Cybercriminals love easy prey, and dating apps appear to be a hunting ground full of potential victims. There are numerous stories of Tinder and Hinge users who got scammed out of their entire life savings for simply falling in love with the wrong person. Sometimes criminals look for possible missing pieces of a puzzle and launch a quick attack after they’ve gained enough information; other times, victims end up sweet-talking potential victims for months before they strike. Similar to a relationship in real life, falling in love can be a magical experience, but it can also end up costing a fortune. After all, Netflix’s documentary The Tinder Swindler is a true story.
