Romance scams such as “catfishing” and “pig butchering” continue to grow with the use of dating apps. Experts claim that cybercriminals trick users who believe they have found love in order to steal their money and even steal their identity.
Users of dating apps such as Tinder and Bumble are prone to the effects of catfishing or pig butchering, so they recommend being careful about the information and content they share.
usurp the identity of another person until, once the victim's trust has been established, the scammer asks for intimate photographs (also known as “sexting“) or money.
Pig butchering is another similar method, albeit focused on the cryptocurrency arena. Specifically, fraudsters gain trust by demonstrating initial “profits” to encourage victims to invest more.
Care should be taken with the type of information offered through these spaces. It is not advisable to link these accounts with profiles that provide information to criminals for extortion purposes.
