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“I fell for the same Tinder scam twice”

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Putting yourself out there is difficult, and let’s face it, dating is just downright scary sometimes. So the last thing you need as a singleton is to be scammed while trying to meet someone online, right?

The popularity and activity in the online dating world increases during the period between Christmas Day and Valentine’s Day, as Match.com confirms that they expect a 60% increase in new members.

Business Development Underwriter at Hollard, Candice Sutherland, wants those who partake in cyber dating to be mindful of the person behind the profile. And although there are many successful online dating stories like that shared by Amelia and Juan, we just need to be a bit more vigilant.

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