Scammers are drawn to dating sites because they know that the people on there are looking to make a personal connection, and they can use this to their advantage. Victims have transferred thousands of pounds to scammers they met on dating sites, and it isnt always easy to get that money back.

Why do people use fake Tinder profiles?

Tinder has fake profiles to keep users engaged with their platform. It also gives the user hope that theyre matching with a real person. In the end, Tinder wants you to spend money on their subscription service.

How many fake profiles are on dating sites?

One expert, the BBB said, claims out of the 3.5 million dating profiles online, 500,000 are fraudulent. The number of victims and the amount of money lost may be even higher because victims are often humiliated and embarrassed that they fell for such a scheme.