Dating apps

An alleged victim of a Los Angeles-based OnlyFans model accused of stealing from wealthy individuals through dating apps claims luxury items worth thousands disappeared during the 2025 Coachella Music Festival. A judge denied bail for 29-year-old Adva Lavie.

A Los Angeles model and social media influencer accused of targeting wealthy victims through dating apps has been arrested again in connection with a new theft investigation.

A Los Angeles model and social media influencer accused of targeting wealthy victims through dating apps has been arrested again in connection with a new theft investigation. Adva Lavie, also known as Mia Ventura, was taken into custody by Beverly Hills police.

A Los Angeles social media influencer accused of stealing from wealthy older men she met on dating apps was arrested again in Beverly Hills.

One in five men lie about their height on dating apps to manipulate algorithms and improve their chances of matching. The article highlights how users exploit app algorithms by altering their profiles.

Eighteen startups are disrupting dating apps and social networking by addressing issues like loneliness and dating app fatigue. These companies, backed by VCs and angel investors, focus on in-person meetups, professional networking, and AI-driven tools. Pitch decks from startups like Arya, Posh, and Spoon Radio highlight their strategies for raising millions or securing acquisitions.

The article discusses a podcast episode where WIRED’s senior culture editor Manisha Krishnan interviews Gowanus about avoiding Big Tech, going outdoors, and the impact of dating apps on rejection.

Over 56,000 people in Karnataka are unaware of their HIV status, while over 2 lakh are on treatment. Dating apps are presenting new challenges to tracing infections and controlling the HIV epidemic in the state.

India's Transgender Persons Amendment Bill has sparked debate over identity definitions, as trans individuals continue to face barriers requiring proof for acceptance in dating and social contexts.

LGBTQ+ support service Thorne Harbour Health reports international students from countries where homosexuality is illegal are being targeted via dating apps for assaults and extortion, with threats of being outed in their home countries. A Victorian hate crimes inquiry heard that 95 attacks occurred since June 2024, leading to 42 arrests.

A deranged Missouri man was sentenced to 291 years for raping and sodomizing seven women he lured to his apartment using dating apps. The article notes his preference for Muslim women.

A U.S. woman is on trial in Mexico for murder after allegedly targeting older men through dating apps, leading to incidents involving drugging, robbery, and at least one death. She faces extradition to the United States to address additional charges.

Two Texas teenagers are accused of using dating apps to lure young men into violent robberies, resulting in one victim being pistol-whipped and another shot four times. Alyssa Canul, 17, and Joseph Anthony Aguilar, 18, were arrested following a SWAT operation and charged with aggravated robbery and multiple felonies.

Dating apps are incorporating artificial intelligence to help users find love as romance-seekers demand innovative methods. Venture capitalist Matt Shumer discusses the topic on 'CBS Mornings'.

A new study reveals that 38 data collectors, including AI companies and defense firms, are using manipulative design to confuse users while collecting their data. The data collectors allegedly include dating apps and other entities. This practice is intended to make opt-out forms difficult to use.

The podcast 'Odd Lots: Planet Money Explains the World' discusses common modern frustrations like high costs of food, housing, childcare, and AI fears, linking them to economic phenomena and market structures. Hosts Mary Childs and contributor Al explore these topics in the episode.