Scammers target users of online dating apps using malicious AI 'bots' that aim to scam lonely hearts

Have you ever matched with someone on a dating app that seems'too good to be true'? They may well be, according to an online dating consultant. Scammers have been letting'malicious bots' loose on dating apps in an attempt to convince people to part with their money, says online dating expert Steve Dean. He warned against'people' who open chats with'here's my phone number, you can call me here' with a link as soon as you swipe them on Tinder. Often these links take you to a scamming or live webcam site.