dating app
Coverage of dating app in the Nexus archive.
- Man arrested after stealing teddy bear with child’s ashes in it from woman he met on dating app
A Florida man was arrested for allegedly stalking a woman he met on a dating app and stealing a teddy bear containing her son's ashes. Deputies assisted police in the investigation, which led to his arrest on August 1.
- [UK] Meet Up With Girl - Scam Or Not
A man met a girl on a dating app who facilitates paid meets, communicating via Snapchat. She shared bank transaction photos but refused to provide personal media, citing confidentiality. He is hesitant to send half the deposit upfront, fearing it may be a scam.
- Nashville man arrested on rape, child exploitation charges involving teen boy
A Nashville man was arrested on rape and sexual exploitation of a minor charges after an investigation revealed he was in a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old boy. The case began when another man reported that inappropriate photos of the boy were shared on a Google account between him and the suspect, and the boy met the suspect on a dating app.
- Nashville man accused of having sexual relationship with 16-year-old boy
A Nashville man was arrested for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old boy. The teen met the man on a dating app, and inappropriate photos were shared via his Google account. The man is charged with aggravated statutory rape and sexual exploitation of a minor.
- [US] Is this a underage scam?
A user on a dating app interacted with a girl who claimed to be 17 and sent explicit images. Subsequently, they were contacted by a man pretending to be a detective and later a 'father' demanding money for car damages, followed by a 'wife' requesting more payments. The user paid but continued to be harassed, finding similar reports on Reddit.
- Pa. man noticed his belongings were mysteriously rearranged for weeks, then catches woman he met on dating app breaking in
A Pennsylvania man discovered his belongings had been mysteriously rearranged for weeks before catching a woman he met on a dating app breaking into his home. The victim stated he had never shared his address with the woman during their brief relationship.
- Got hit with the Underage Scam
A person fell victim to an underage scam after meeting a girl on a dating app, exchanging photos, and later receiving a fake police call claiming the girl was 17 and hospitalized. They were pressured to pay $5000 in medical expenses but instead paid $1500 to a scam hotline (blackmailhelp) after realizing the deception.
- New Orleans man named Santa Claus arrested in child predator sting
A 75-year-old New Orleans man named Santa Claus was arrested in a child predator sting after allegedly attempting to meet someone he believed to be a 15-year-old boy through explicit online chats. The arrest was part of a sting operation led by Kenner police, who used an undercover detective posing as a minor.
- [PH] Love Scam Experience - Outnet
A user recounts their experience with a love scam on a dating app, where a man claiming to be from Malaysia (but located in the Philippines) attempted to promote a fake online shop requiring crypto payments. The user recognized the scam after noticing red flags like AI-like messages and a suspicious referral process, but did not lose money.
- A swipe right led to a mother-of-three, 35, being murdered alongside her father by man she met on a dating app
A 35-year-old mother-of-three and her father were murdered by a man she met through a dating app. The incident highlights the dangers associated with online dating platforms.
- They Wanted to Join Raya. They’ve Been on the Waiting List for Years
Raya, an exclusive members-only dating app, has become nearly impossible to join for some users, with wait times ranging from two to seven years. The article highlights the challenges faced by individuals on the app's lengthy waiting list.
- California sheriff's deputy 'caught scrolling through DATING APP' during intense SWAT operation
A California sheriff's deputy was reportedly seen scrolling through a dating app during a high-stakes SWAT operation, raising concerns about professional conduct and operational security. The incident highlights potential lapses in focus during critical law enforcement duties.