McAfee today unveiled its study on an alarming rise in AI-driven romance scams, fraudulent dating apps, and deepfake deception.
As millions turn to dating apps, social media, and messaging platforms to find love, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about new challenges making it harder than ever for hopeful romantics to tell the difference between true love and a digital con.
- 61% of Indians Could Develop Romantic Feelings for an AI Chatbot
- 84% of Indians say online dating scams including deepfake audio, video, and imagery, and text and email scam messages, have impacted their ability to trust potential matches.
- 51% of Indians have been approached by an AI chatbot posing as a real person on a dating platform or social media.
- Social media (96%) is the most preferred platform, alongside dating websites and apps (91%), and messaging apps (84%) to meet potential partners, opening a vast pool for potential scammers.
With online romance scams on the rise, McAfee urges consumers to be extra cautious and vigilant with some specific guidelines to safeguard themselves against fraudsters using advanced technology.
61% of Indians Could Develop Romantic Feelings for an AI Chatbot: Reveals McAfee Study
- 84% of Indians say online dating scams including deepfake audio, video, and imagery, and text and email scam messages, have impacted their ability to trust potential matches.
- 51% of Indians have been approached by an AI chatbot posing as a real person on a dating platform or social media.
- Social media (96%) is the most preferred platform, alongside dating websites and apps (91%), and messaging apps (84%) to meet potential partners, opening a vast pool for potential scammers.
India – February, 2025 – As Valentine’s Day approaches, love is in the air – and so are scams. As millions turn to dating apps, social media, and messaging platforms to find love, new McAfee India research reveals an alarming rise in AI-driven romance scams, fraudulent dating apps, and deepfake deception – making it harder than ever for hopeful romantics to tell the difference between true love and a digital con.
