HYDERABAD: With the surge in online dating, scams on dating apps are rising. The cybercrime police highlighted a growing menace targeting unsuspecting victims through seemingly innocent online interactions. “Anything too good to be true is often deceiving,” an officer from the cybercrime wing warned, underscoring the deceptive allure of such scams. “This scam is also a form of honey trap,” he cautioned, urging users to be vigilant. Honey traps involve scammers creating fake profiles to lure victims, eventually manipulating them into sharing sensitive information or money.

Source: Indian Express June 10, 2024 03:06 UTC