Africa: The Ugly Truth About Online Dating

Johannesburg — Socialmedia users looking for relationships or marriages online are in for heartbreak owing to the prevalence of fake profiles and cyber scammers.

This is according to research by Kaspersky Lab, indicating that despite around one-in-three (31 percent) of people in South Africa using online dating services and apps, not everyone enjoys a positive experience. The latest research suggests that people looking for "the one" online might be disappointed.

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