Hong Kong Police Arrest Eight in HK$6.2M ‘Sugar Baby’ Scam Case
Hong Kong police arrested eight suspects over an alleged compensated-dating scam that investigators say took about HK$6.2 million from victims through bogus legal fees.
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Alleged Dating-App Theft Case Returns to Court After New Arrest
A Los Angeles case involving alleged thefts from people met through dating apps returned to court after a new arrest and alleged bail violation.
Melbourne Man Pleads Guilty in Seeking-Linked Consent Case
A Melbourne man pleaded guilty to procuring a sexual act by fraud in a case involving an arrangement made through Seeking.
Fake Tycoon Accused of Targeting Hundreds in Vietnam Dating Scam
Ho Chi Minh City police detained a 34-year-old accused of posing as a wealthy businessman, stealing phones and recording sensitive videos after arranging dates.
Queensland Doctor Charged Over Alleged Access to Dating-Site Users’ Records
A Queensland doctor was charged with 33 computer-hacking counts after allegedly accessing patient records of women whose profiles he saw on SugarDaddy.com.
Norton Publishes Updated Guide to Sugar-Dating Scams
Norton published a guide explaining how fake sugar parents and fake sugar babies use promised payments, fake checks and requests for money or personal data.