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Neil Shaw

DARK SECRETS: Dating app red flags that mean someone could be a tinder swindler | Rare Historical Photos

Fraud recovery experts have revealed the dating app red flags that could mean you are being scammed - from dodgy spelling to poorly cropped photos. The rise of online matchmaking services such as Tinder and Bumble has helped countless couples find love through their phone, but they are also commonly used by scammers.

But being on guard for a handful of early warning signs can help would-be daters filter who is real and who is a potential catfish.Chloe Roche, fraud team leader, from leading fraud recovery experts CEL Solicitors said: “There are more ways than ever before to find love, thanks to technology and the creation of applications such as Tinder.

“However, the flip side is that it has given scammers more ways to try to con people out of money. Fraudsters often use fake profiles to build a connection with unsuspecting targets, and their malevolent intentions may only be discovered when it is already too late.

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