Internet dating dangers, ( Becareful WHEN ONLINE ) …
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Online dating fraud
1. Scammers exploit people looking for romantic partners. They do this through dating websites, apps or social media by pretending to be prospective partners.
The fraudster's aim is to use emotional triggers to persuade victims to give them with money, gifts or personal details which can then be used for identity theft.
Scammers typically create fake online profiles designed to lure people in. They use a fictional name, or falsely take on the identities of real, trusted people such as military personnel, aid workers or professionals working abroad.
2. Stalking
Stalking is unwanted behaviour carried out by obsessive or fixated individuals whose actions disrupt their victim’s life. Stalking results in alarm, distress or fear of violence in a victim. It may also escalate to other crimes.
3. Sexual abuse
There are many different kinds of sexual violence including unwanted sexual attention, harassment, sexual bullying, being exposed to pornography, sexual assault and rape.
Any form of sexual contact which you do not agree to is sexual violence. Anyone who does not respect your privacy, who will not leave you alone, who posts embarrassing or threatening statements about you, or ‘shares’ photos online without your permission is being abusive.
The person who commits any kind of sexual violence and abuse is always responsible for it. Even if you know that you have taken risks or done something that made you vulnerable, this does not mean that you caused or invited the abuse.
4. Cyberstalking
Misusing apps such as Facebook and WhatsApp to see when people were last online, seeing when comments have been made, seeing where people have checked in to places, venues and events or those that they have marked as ‘going to’. Sending multiple messages via WhatsApp, texts, messenger,
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