Dating apps have become one of the most popular ways for people to meet and connect in the modern age. But as users swipe through options to find a romantic match, they expose themselves to additional risks and threats. As reports about dating violence and sexual assaults from dating apps surface in the news, many question whether or not these tech companies ... Show More
Oct 22
FROM THE VAULT: The Alleged Amnesia Hoax
When a naked, dazed man was discovered behind a Georgia Burger King in 2004 with no memory of his past, the nation was captivated by the heartbreaking mystery of "Benjaman Kyle." He went on national television, gained public sympathy, and claimed a medical anomaly had erased his ... Show More
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Jul 2023
Dating Apps Are More Dangerous Than You Think
<p>Meeting people in real life is hard, maybe harder these days than ever before. When you meet someone in real life and want to ask them on a date, you’re taking a big risk. And we’re all hyper-aware of that risk, well, most of us. The odd thing about this is that even with all ... Show More
10m 8s
Sep 2025
When a ‘dating safety’ app goes wrong
The Tea Dating Advice app blew up in the US earlier this year - it let women run background checks on men - to see if they were married, using fake identities, or even registered sex offenders.But in July, that backfired. Hackers broke into the app and leaked women’s photos and p ... Show More
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