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Most dating website, app users unfazed by potential risks

The number of romance scams reported to the Federal Trade Commission has grown to 21,000 in 2018 from 8,500 in 2015.

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A survey of consumers by Hartford Steam Boiler (HSB), part of Munich Re, found 68% of respondents were concerned about virus, hacker or computer attacks compared to the 37% that were concerned about exposure through online dating. (Photo: Shutterstock) A consumer survey conducted by Hartford Steam Boiler (HSB), part of Munich Re, found that 68% of respondents were concerned about virus, hacker or computer attacks in general compared to the 37% who were concerned about exposure through online dating sites. (Photo: Shutterstock)

We live in an increasingly digital world, so why should dating be any different?

Online dating services aren’t new, but the risks associated with them are amplified these days as cybercriminals look to exploit users on such platforms.

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Denny Jacob

Denny Jacob

Denny Jacob is an associate editor for NU PropertyCasualty360. Contact him at [email protected]

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