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In the last decade, couples of all ages have found their significant other via dating apps and online websites, with over 15% of U.S. adults saying they’ve tried or continue to use online dating. But in an online world where anonymity can be maintained behind the veil of a screen, love doesn’t always turn out the way some hoped. In this episode of C Suite, we learn how the emotional stakes of online dating can lead to more than heartache. Catfishing, luring someone into a relationship using a fake persona, can entangle innocent online love seekers with bad people and even result in financial consequences. Most importantly, we explore how to stay safe using this technology, with tips and insights from expert guests Zach Schleien, the CEO and Co-Founder of Filteroff, and Nicole Blumenfeld, the Director of Trust and Safety Operations at Tinder. We also hear a real story of a romance scam that reminds us all of the importance of staying vigilant while dating online.
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