Online dating scams are costing site users millions of dollars. Regulation needs to hold companies accountable for fraud committed on their platforms, says one McMaster University expert.
Organized crime gangs in Southeast Asia use psychological profiling, elaborate scripts and algorithms to produce sophisticated scams. Using dating apps, they target vulnerable people looking for love.
Immigrants and other newcomers to Canada are worried about maintaining their relationships and staying afloat, and need government consideration and support.