How a gender-swapped dating profile picture led to a cop’s arrest
“I was just looking to get someone. He just happened to be a cop,” said the 20-year-old student. Continue reading
Tinder
Are apps making it harder for gay men to date?
While connections can be made online, dating apps can also rife with harassment and discrimination. Continue reading
Russia wants Tinder data — but info could be used to target LGBTQ2 users
This month, the Russian Communications Oversight Agency added Tinder to the list of companies required to hand over information to the country’s intelligence agencies. Continue reading
Russia demands Tinder hand over user data
Russia’s communications regulator says that Tinder is now required to provide user data to Russian intelligence agencies. Continue reading
Online dating very popular, but many still meeting mates in traditional ways
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
UBCO adjunct psychology professor says there are pros and cons to the online dating world. Continue reading
‘Dating Sunday’ the busiest for those looking for love online, experts say
Online dating experts have identified Sunday, Jan. 6 as the largest single-day digital love fest of the entire year. Continue reading
2 men, woman face 21 charges in Toronto human trafficking investigation, police say
They allege participants in the operation met victims through the dating app Tinder and either forced or attempted to force them into the sex trade. Continue reading
Man who uses dating apps faces more sex assault-related charges: Edmonton police
Additional sexual assault charges have been laid against a 39-year-old man previously charged after a woman reported being sexually assaulted over the summer. Continue reading
Dutch man, 69, launches legal bid to identify 20 years younger for better Tinder hookups
A 69-year-old Dutch man, who claims to be a “young god,” has launched a legal bid to change his age to 49, with the hope of amassing better Tinder matches. Continue reading
Edmonton police looking for possible victims after Tinder date ends in assault
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
On Oct. 14, a woman reported to police that she had been sexually assaulted by a man she met on the dating app Tinder. Continue reading