According to the Match.com, 1 in 5 relationships begin online. Okay, they probably meant 1 in five relationships in technologically advanced countries, but it's still a huge number. This makes it very attractive to scammers. Not surprisingly, online dating scams are on the rise. Don't lose your heart and your money.

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Why Do People Still Fall For The Same Old Online Dating Scams?

That online dating scams are on the increase can hardly be disputed. What really galls me is when some people appear to have more money than sense. When are they gonna get that age-old grandma-sense-cum-commonsense principle that you don't give money to a stranger? Don't get me wrong, I empathize with the victims. But I'm still angry that some people can be so… let's just say easy. More on Woman Scammed Out Of $100K In Online Dating Scam

By John Bird (Guest Blogger)

The online dating industry, like any other, is not immune to scams. More frequently, online dating sites are being contacted by members who say that they gave money to a contact in a foreign country and since sending the money, they have heard nothing from their potential date.

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Ohio Couple Dating Service Scam Busted

By: Rob Adams
Staff Writer
Published: Aug 6, 2010

Ohio couple could face two years prison if found guilty for dating service scam.

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Many people commend the use of online dating for various reasons, convenience being among the top of the list. However, it is possible to be taken by one of the many different internet romance scams if you participate in these websites. If you choose to take part in online dating, it is important that you exercise caution in order to not be scammed.

The typical internet romance scams are perpetrated by people who join online dating sites in a false attempt for find a companion. These peoples' objective is one; to find a lonely vulnerable soul and take advantage of her/him and use this vulnerability to rip them off. More on Internet Romance Scams – Don't Let Yourself Get Scammed