The Dark Side of Online Dating Apps

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The dangers of meeting online strangers in real life is not one that is new to most of us. However, with dating apps like Tinder, which allows someone to be matched to another by swiping right on the phone screen, the potential dangers that lurk are not always immediately known.

Tinder uses social media site Facebook to reduce the chances of fake accounts being set up. Naïve young people might be gullible enough to think that it is safe to meet someone from Tinder.

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This article provides scary evidence that proper precautions must be taken if going to meet someone online. One must never give out private information about oneself and one should never go out alone with a stranger. 

The article reported about  several sexual assault incidents from Tinder meetings and went on to stress that people met online might not really be who we think they are. T

Tinder can be a convenient way for busy singles to meet new people however, proper caution must be taken to ensure security and privacy are the utmost priority



author: Shasha Fernandez (B1401973)