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Scams rampant on dating websites and apps

Wed, 5th Jun 2019
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Romance scams cost Brits £50m in 2018, with dating sites and apps the hardest to tackle due to their small, personalised nature, says Action Fraud.
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Facebook debuts their take on the dating app

Wed, 2nd May 2018
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Facebook launches Facebook Dating at F8, promising to foster long-term relationships mirroring real-life connections without disrupting existing profiles.
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‘Freaky’ Aussies are ready for holographic dating

Fri, 24th Nov 2017
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Aussies are embracing 3D tech for health, social life, and even dating, with 37% of men keen on using 3D scans on dating sites, new Sony research finds.
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How your online dating profile can be traced back to your workplace

Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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Online dating apps can go beyond the world of personal matchmaking and be used at weapons for cyber attacks against corporate organisations.
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A Tinder app us peasants will never get to use

Mon, 1st May 2017
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Celebrity crushes could be so much more than a crush. All you have to do is be any two of famous, attractive, and rich.
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Lovers, be careful of dating apps this Valentine’s Day

Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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Beware of malicious dating apps targeting users around Valentine's Day, warns digital risk management firm RiskIQ.
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Bad experiences for almost 70 percent of Kiwi online daters - tips for success

Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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If you’re planning to find your Mr or Mrs Right online, then it would pay to take note of the Norton Online Dating Survey first.
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Online daters beware: Valentine's Day scammers in full swing

Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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Valentine's Day may not be as rosy as it seems, with a rise in online dating scams, warns ESET researcher Nick Fitzgerald. Stay cautious.
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Did Mark Zuckerberg ruin romance?

Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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Connecting with a new love interest on Facebook can doom a relationship, according to a survey from dating site WhatsYourPrice.com.
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What we learned from our crazy Kiwi Tinder experiment

Fri, 2nd Sep 2016
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With a maximum distance of 80kms, his gender preference set for Women and an age range of 18-29, Intern G was all set to go.
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Kiwis not so shallow, according to finding love survey

Fri, 12th Feb 2016
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New Zealanders value honesty and a sense of humor over good looks and intelligence in a romantic partner, says Colmar Brunton.
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Police warning Kiwis about extortion on sex websites

Mon, 31st Aug 2015
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Waikato Police warn users of adult internet sites of potential extortion as fraudsters prey on New Zealanders, demanding cash for explicit footage.
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How to protect your privacy when you're dating online

Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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The increasing popularity of online dating services in New Zealand has caught the attention of scammers. Here's how to outwit and outlast the scammers.
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9 apps to help you survive Valentine’s Day

Fri, 13th Feb 2015
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Dodge the Valentine's Day blues with 9 savvy apps for lovebirds and singles alike – from flirty games to solo adventures.
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Why Bristlr has nothing on Tinder, despite the beards

Thu, 29th Jan 2015
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Bristlr, the beard-centric dating app, fails to match Tinder's charm or user base, leaving beard lovers swiping in disappointment.
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Move over Tinder, the beards have arrived

Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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Beard lovers rejoice as Bristlr, the UK's latest dating app, connects those fond of facial fuzz with proud beard owners.
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Former Tinder worker to launch rival dating app after suing for sexual harrassment

Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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It's a social discovery app where users will never get unwanted matches and unlike other apps, Bumble suggests matches based on more ‘relevant signals’.
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Digital dating - The next step...

Tue, 22nd Apr 2014
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We got to talking about how internet dating isn’t so much an issue as it once was, and it got me to thinking about where dating was headed.
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How to find love online

Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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Online dating has quickly become a popular way to meet friends and potential partners. Find out how NZDating.com works in this interview.