I've matched with four men on dating apps - they were all scammers

A 60-year-old woman shared her negative experience with dating apps after encountering four consecutive scammers using AI-generated profiles. She is now calling for better safety measures on dating platforms to protect vulnerable users from romance fraud.
Why it matters
The rise of AI-driven romance scams poses a significant threat to online safety and highlights the need for stricter verification protocols on dating apps.
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.
Objective reporting on a personal experience and broader fraud statistics.
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