A documentary was released on Netflix on February 2. The name is – The Tinder Swindler. Tinder is a dating app. Swindler means thug. This story is based on a real story. The name of the thug character is Simon Livay which is the life story of Shimon Hayet. He is a resident of France. He has been implicated in fraud cases many times. Dodging the French police, he flees to Israel. There he befriends girls through Tinder. He takes money by telling them a concocted story. He earns around Rs 75 crores by making friends on Tinder.
Tinder has banned Simon from its platform after the release of the documentary. A Tinder spokesperson said that no fraud under this name or any other name is on their platform, but in the age of digital counterfeiting, it is possible again and again. You should see this documentary. By this, you will know what is the whole story of Simon? What is his way of cheating, so that we can avoid falling into the trap of swindlers like Simon on the dating app?
Boys are also becoming victims on dating app
first case
A 36-year-old man was imprisoned by a woman in Thane, Maharashtra. Gradually, Rs 6 lakh was recovered from him. The victim had met this woman through a dating app. The woman called him to her city and imprisoned him with the help of other accused. The woman had demanded Rs 10 lakh in return for leaving him.
second case
As soon as a 27-year-old Gurgaon-based businessman opened his account on the dating app, the company's employees immediately collected Rs 65 lakh in his different bank accounts in the name of fees. After opening the account, a female employee of the company came in contact with him. When the businessman got suspicious and refused to pay the money, the woman threatened him by accusing him of rape.
Bumble, Tinder, TrulyMadly, OkCupid, and Grindr are some of the dating apps that are being used by today's young generation. They are making new friends daily from this. Such apps can sometimes cause trouble for you. You can get caught in the clutches of online fraud. If you are single and thinking that before this Valentine's Day, befriending through a dating app, then be careful.
Many such cases have come to the fore where frauds have taken place through online dating. The thug takes advantage of the weakness of the front. Fake love through the app strengthens the relationship by romancing. When he feels that the person in front has fallen in false love, then he demands money from her.
Due to Covid-19, the number of users on the dating app has increased. In such a situation, there is a need to be alert while dating online. If someone is asking for money after an online friendship, then definitely think about it before giving money. Still, if you become a victim of fraud, then complain without fear.
Compare Dating Apps: How Safe Are They?
Don't befriend any app. Compare all apps among themselves. See which app is right in terms of security. Create a profile on the dating app only based on safety, security, and privacy.
safety guideline
The process of creating a new profile is different for each app. Signing up typically only requires a phone number or e-mail address, name, age, and location. There will be more safety apps, users of the app may have to answer a little more questions, so follow the safety guide, do not rush.
Blocking and Complaint Facility
There is a facility of privacy in the app that registers by spending money. For example, if you do not want to reveal your location on Tinder, then you have to use Tinder Plus for that. You will have to spend some money on that. Similarly, on Tinder and other apps called Truly Match, you get the option to 'unmatch' after starting a conversation.
What to do before opening an account on a dating app?
caution needed
Be careful when creating a profile, so that you don't have to delete some of the information you've given about yourself later. Never give too much information about yourself in the beginning. It is better to keep a separate number for such an app so that you can switch it off whenever needed.
do not give personal information
Avoid giving your details. Last name, nickname, what you are in on social media, do not include your e-mail ID and phone number in your online dating profile. Avoid the advice to log in with your Facebook account when registering on a dating app or website.
Please check before downloading the app
Check that there are no complaints about the app you are planning to use. Do not download locally-made apps. If it is being advised to download any app from a mobile message, then delete it.
Do not put photos on Facebook and Instagram
Do not take a photo on a social media platform the profile picture of a dating app. By doing this, the front can find out all your information from reverse image search. He can know who you are, where you are from. If there is a fraud, then he will take the wrong advantage of personal information. Not everyone who is on a dating app is wrong. After a thorough investigation, you can make friends. Nevertheless, keep a few things in mind.
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