Diana Falzone: The Dangers Of Online Dating

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In this online article, Fox News Reporter and FOX411 host Diana Falzone covers the dangers of online dating. Ingrid Lyne, a 40-year-old Seattle-area mother of three, disappeared in April of 2016 after going to meet her online date in person for the first time. Her ex-husband has reported her missing the next day, when later her dismembered body was found in the recycling bin at an office building. Director of Cyber Intelligence & Investigations, Bruce Anderson, stresses the importance of getting a background check on any potential date before meeting in person or giving out private information. Most sites don’t do background checks on their members. Some of the most popular dating sites such as eharmony.com and match.com have a term of use

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