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AI Deepfakes Drive Record Romance Scam Losses on U.S. Dating Apps
New data shows romance scam losses have reached historic highs as AI-generated profile photos make fake identities nearly impossible to spot on mainstream dating platforms.
FBI Issues Fresh Alert: LinkedIn Is Now a Primary Channel for Pig-Butchering Investment Fraud
The FBI is urging LinkedIn users to verify the identity of new professional contacts before engaging, as pig-butchering investment scams increasingly use the platform to recruit victims.
Tinder Expands Mandatory Face Verification to All U.S. Users, Setting New Dating Safety Standard
Match Group's Tinder has rolled out its Face Check liveness verification to all U.S. profiles, requiring users to complete a real-time facial comparison to unlock full account features.
Australia's Bunnings Facial Recognition Ruling Reshapes Retail Privacy Law
Australia's privacy regulator has upheld a landmark finding against hardware giant Bunnings for its use of facial recognition on customers without adequate consent, setting a precedent for all retail operators.
Survey: 84% of U.S. Online Daters Say AI Has Made It Harder to Trust Their Matches
New survey data reveals a deepening crisis of trust on dating platforms, with the overwhelming majority of users saying they cannot reliably tell whether a profile photo is real or AI-generated.
FBI Alerts Online Daters: Fake Verification Sites Are Charging Monthly Fees for Nothing
The FBI has warned that scammers are directing online daters to fraudulent "safety verification" websites that collect credit card details and charge recurring subscription fees.
Inside the LinkedIn Pig-Butchering Playbook: How Scammers Groom Professional Victims
An investigation into the step-by-step methodology used by pig-butchering scammers on LinkedIn, based on FBI case files and victim accounts reported to the FTC.
Bumble, Hinge, Tinder: Dating Apps Race to Deploy AI Liveness Detection Against Deepfake Profiles
The three largest English-language dating platforms have all launched or expanded AI-powered liveness detection features within the past 12 months as deepfake profiles continue to surge.
Australia's eSafety Commissioner Orders Platforms to Act on Deepfake Dating Profiles
Australia's eSafety Commissioner has issued formal notices to major dating platforms operating in Australia, requiring them to report on their measures to detect and remove AI-generated fake profiles.
AI Voice Cloning Is Now Being Used in Romance Scam Phone Calls, Researchers Warn
Security researchers and law enforcement officials report that romance scammers are increasingly using AI voice cloning to conduct convincing phone calls, moving beyond fake profile photos to real-time audio impersonation.