Finding matches on dating apps like Hinge should ideally spark connections, not threats. Sadly, living in the 21st century means being exposed to increasingly more online scams, and dating apps like Hinge are not out of the reach of scammers. 

In fact, they’re a huge target for them. It all has to do with the user’s desire for real connections. This often causes us to drop our defenses, opening us up to a higher likelihood of falling for scams. 

If you’re currently in the middle of such a scam, know that help is all around. You just have to know where to look, so stay tuned to learn more.

Hinge has been around for over a decade now, slowly building [...]

Few would argue that there’s a certain thrill that comes with online dating. If you’ve ever taken part in it or are actively dating online, you know the feeling. But lurking in the digital shadows is a sinister threat known as sextortion.

On platforms like Bumble, where the search for love or intimacy often begins, predators exploit trust and vulnerability to carry out this devastating crime. The consequences of sextortion are often catastrophic. Victims are left scared, scarred, and shattered.

Many are left with depleted bank accounts and public shame. But knowledge is power, and understanding how sextortion operates is the first step to protecting yourself.

Scammers are always looking for new ways to steal money, and thanks to the Internet, they can do it from anywhere. One category that is growing in the extortion realm is romance scams. 

A romance scam is an umbrella category that covers all instances of a false relationship to take money from victims. These scams utilize tactics like catfishing and extortion to blackmail their victims into succumbing to their demands.

With the recent growth in the use of dating apps and social media, romance scams have become a prevalent issue. It’s estimated that 10% of all dating profiles on easier-to-access or free apps are, in fact, fake accounts. 

Because these apps are [...]

Just like blackmail via popular apps, it’s also possible via your phone. A blackmail text can leave you shaken, scared, and fearful of what might happen. What is text blackmail, though, and what’s the concern? 

We’ll answer that and tell you what you can do to fight back. Stay tuned.

Text extortion, also referred to as sextortion or online coercion, is an offense. It occurs when an individual threatens to disclose your details, images, or videos unless you comply with their demands, typically involving money. The perpetrator may have acquired this information through hacking, deceit, or even a previous relationship. 

While these threats [...]

Falling victim to sextortion is a nightmare scenario that no one should face alone. It’s a devastating violation that preys on fear and vulnerability. The urge to simply block the perpetrator and try to forget it ever happened is understandable, but it’s rarely the most effective solution. 

Let’s delve deeper into why.

Blocking a sextortionist might offer temporary relief, like silencing a noisy alarm. But, just like that alarm, the underlying problem persists. In fact, blocking could even make things worse.

Every threat, message, and interaction is a potential piece of evidence. Blocking cuts off [...]

Finding out that someone has accessed nude photos through your Snapchat is enough to send a debilitating shock to the body and mind. An unknown, faceless person has just stolen your most personal moments, and now they’re holding them captive unless you pay up.

Sadly, it’s a tale as old as time — or at least as old as the internet. Indeed, scams like this have been going on for some time now. But with the advent of Snapchat, it’s become all too easy for scammers to prey on someone having a weak moment and allowing their most personal moment to fall into the hands of a scammer.

Snapchat extortion, or “sextortion,” is not a rumor. The sad truth [...]