'All four men I've matched with on dating apps have been scammers'
A 60-year-old woman shares her negative experience with dating apps after being targeted by multiple AI-generated romance scams. She is calling for better safety measures on dating platforms to protect vulnerable users.
Why it matters
Romance fraud is a growing financial threat, with reported losses in the UK exceeding £92 million in 2024, highlighting the risks posed by AI-driven deception.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Jonny Humphries North West Julie Osgood Julie Osgood decided to try modern dating for the first time a few years after losing her partner of 38 years to Covid A few years after losing her partner of nearly 40 years to Covid, Julie Osgood decided she wanted to give the modern dating world a try.
The article reports on a personal experience and provides factual statistics from a government-linked body without taking a political stance.
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