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Love and risks: Navigating the dark side of online dating apps in India
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14/02/2024 10:53 AM | Click to read full article
A McAfee study exposes that 39% of Indian users have encountered scammers on dating platforms, with 77% facing fake profiles and 26% unknowingly chatting with AI-generated bots. Norton cybersecurity firm reports that two-thirds of Indian adults using dating apps fell prey to financial fraud. McAfee’s study reveals that 98% of Indians have come across fake profiles, making it challenging for genuine users to discern authenticity.