How dating apps are linked to crime against women

DELHI, India - Dec. 14, 2022 - PRLog -- As per multiple media reports, the Delhi Police have traced other women he met through the app.

Speaking about the incident, a spokesperson from the online dating app Bumble told that the team was "devastated" after hearing the news of the crime and stated it as an "unspeakable crime", adding, "We will continue to follow closely and remain available to law enforcement should they request our support."

With all the details, what we know for sure is that the alleged murderer used the online dating app to meet more women and which begs the question, is it even safe for women to use such apps now?

It is not a new thing to know that interacting with strangers through an online app can put you at risk easily for identity theft, online harassment, stalking, digital dating abuse, and catfishing, and you can even get raped or murdered.

There has been a shift in how people are using dating apps. People are increasingly ghosting, cheating, and conning people after contacting them through dating sites and apps, taking advantage of their emotional vulnerabilities. Millions use these apps and fall victim and --- the number is growing. All users should be very discreet and take all due caution while taking things forward on these apps and websites.

THE GROWING POPULARITY OF ONLINE DATING APPS

The popularity of online dating has increased over the past few years compared to the time when it originally started. But, with such excitement comes some new issues, especially when it comes to your safety.

YOUR DATA AT RISK

People hope that making some connections using dating apps can form a relationship that will last forever. But sadly, apps such as Bumble, Tinder, Grindr, Hinge, and others make no promises of endless love, according to United States national security officials. Also, they warned users about that one thing that really may last forever and that is their confidential data.

REASONS FOR USING DATING APPS

Well, dating apps are not only for 'hookups' now and the research shows that the reasons people use such apps tend to fall into the below-mentioned categories

Finding partners just for sex

Finding partners just for time pass and have fun

Building friendships

Curiosity to know someone

Finding a romantic partner

Travelling (to experience dates in different places)

Self-improvement, self-validation, self-satisfaction

To make life a little bit more interesting

To replace boredom with entertainment and curiosity

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