2014 Dating Scam Survey Results
RomanceScamsNow.com released their 2014 Dating Scam Survey Results, showing that online dating scams are thriving and that as many as two thirds of those active in online dating websites have been contacted by a scammer, and sending thousands of dollars to these frauds.
Press Release: PRESS RELEASE 20141024 SURVEY RESULTS
Would you say major dating website are overrun with Romance Scammers? |
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No – not at all
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No – maybe a few | Yes – too many | Yes – almost all are scammers | Yes – dating websites are useless now |
0.00% | 10.26% | 41.03% | 33.33% | 15.38% |
Which do you think has the most Dating Scammers? |
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Match.com
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Date.com | Eharmony.com | Badoo.com | Other |
25.64% | 2.56% | 0.00% | 10.26% | 61.54% |
Have you ever been touched by a Dating Scammer? |
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Yes – Me Personally
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Yes – A Friend | Yes – A Family Member | No | Not Sure |
76.92% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 12.82% | 10.26% |
Have you or someone you know sent money to a scammer? |
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No – never
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Less than US$1,000 | Between US$1,000 and $2,000 | Between US$2,000 and $10,000 | More than US$10,000 |
38.46% | 25.64% | 10.26% | 12.82% | 12.82% |
Did a Dating Scammer ever ask you for money? |
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No – never
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Yes – for an emergency | Yes – for expenses | Yes – for legal documents | Yes – for travel expenses |
15.38% | 15.38% | 23.08% | 12.82% | 33.33% |
Where are most of the Dating Scammers? |
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In the Americas
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In the Philippines & Asia | In Western Africa | In Russia & Eastern Europe | Other Places |
7.69% | 5.13% | 84.62% | 2.56% | 0.00% |
What is your age range? |
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Under 30
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30 to 40 years | 40 to 50 years | 50 to 60 years | Over 60 years old |
12.82% | 15.38% | 10.26% | 46.15% | 15.38% |
What would you most like to see happen? |
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Never hear from your sammer again
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Have your scammer arrested | Get your money back | Publicize the scammer | Get even |
7.69% | 43.59% | 17.95% | 15.38% | 15.38% |
Will you continue to use online dating websites? |
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No – I have given up
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No – I will try other ways | Yes – I still have faith | Yes – but it will be hard to trust | Not sure |
25.64% | 2.56% | 17.95% | 41.03% | 12.82% |
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