Online Dating

• Online dating scheme results in knifepoint robberies: Winnipeg police

  Several victims came to Winnipeg police saying they were robbed at knifepoint while on a date they arranged online. Three people have been arrested.

  Crime

  Aug 25
  
• Alberta man wanted for threatening, harassing women on dating apps: Edmonton police

  A man who has previously been accused of harassing, threatening behaviour towards women he matched with on dating apps in Calgary is now wanted in Edmonton for the same behaviour.

  Crime

  Dec 3, 2025
  
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• ‘Long walks around the farm’: Ontario miniature donkey’s dating profile goes viral

  The seven-year-old jack resides at Erin Hill Acres, a family-owned and operated tourism farm located an hour west of Toronto. 

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2025
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• Is Gen Z ghosting on dating apps as companies lay off workers?

  Online dating platforms are laying off employees as they try to restructure as fewer people use the apps, with Gen Z potentially seeing the biggest decline.

  Tech

  Jul 6, 2025
• Calgary woman fearful after online stalking case ‘thrown out’ by Crown

  'This is speculation,' said Desirae Martin. 'But I feel like they are so overwhelmed, they picked up my case and she said 'this is small' and then threw it.'

  Investigations

  Jun 23, 2023
• Romance scammers target vulnerable victims using advanced AI technology

  A Canadian matchmaker and dating expert says AI technology is making it more difficult to separate fake dating profiles from real ones.

  Consumer

  Mar 13, 2023
• Mississauga woman charged, accused of robbing men she met online: police

  Peel Regional Police say they have charged a woman after several male victims were reportedly robbed at knifepoint during a date.

  Crime

  Mar 13, 2023
• Teen girl sexually assaulted after meeting man she met online: Toronto police

  Police said the incident happened on Dec. 9 at around 5:30 p.m. in the Bloor Street West and Parkside Drive area.

  Crime

  Feb 22, 2023
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• Looking for love? 44% U.S. adults use dating apps to find long-term partners: study

  Online daters' experiences were mixed, with 53 per cent saying they have been at least somewhat positive. Fourteen percent said they have been very positive, the study found.

  U.S. News

  Feb 2, 2023
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• Toronto man charged after thousands stolen from victims on dates

  Police said investigators believe the suspect stole around $13,000 between all of the victims.

  Crime

  Mar 2, 2022