More online dating sites than people

It’s important for every citizen – no matter where they live – to understand the risks of online dating.

Sexual assaults linked to online dating platforms have grown six-fold in the last five years Īs more people turn to online dating platforms, safety concerns will continue to grow.

1 in 10 users on free dating apps are scammers.

Some people use the sites to look for victims. In fact, online dating can be downright dangerous. While many people find relationships through today’s tech, it’s not always a pleasant experience. Thirty-nine percent of heterosexual American couples met through online dating in 2019, according to Stanford, up from 22% in 2009.

The more traditional ways to meet people, like through family, friends, or at local gathering places like church, have been on the decline since 1940, according to research from Stanford. The growing popularity of online dating makes it the most popular way for couples to connect. Research shows 40 million Americans use dating apps to find a relationship, according to eHarmony.