SoCal man used dating apps to swindle matches out of more than $2 million, feds say

Los Angeles TimesSaturday, July 26, 2025 at 12:39:54 AM
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SoCal man used dating apps to swindle matches out of more than $2 million, feds say
A man from Whittier, California, was busted by federal authorities for allegedly scamming people out of over $2 million through dating apps like Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble. The scheme involved tricking matches into handing over cash, showing how fraudsters exploit the trust built in online dating.
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