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https://www.lifehacker.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/14/310efa172e858889285c0d7af8381cae-scaled.jpg?quality=7525601440A rash of fake dating sites has been scamming people out of their money and personal information, according to an alert issued by the Better Business Bureau. What makes this scam so insidious is that these sites are functional and elaborate, with hundreds of fake profiles, various add-on purchases, and “customer service” reps. Here’s how […]