There is a big problem with social media and people posting personal photos.
So an innocent individual posts some selfies on Facebook for example.
These images are then scraped (collected) by a scammer looking to target a specific age group, 30s, 40s, 50s, etc. All because the insane lack and enforcement of privacy controls, and of course users cannot understand the implications and have no control or knowledge over their own information.
These images are real but cannot be verified to a real identity, so impersonation is rampant in the online dating scene. These images are hidden from reverse image engines, because "PRIVACY". But this person's privacy has already been broken. It's so fucked.
And the dating sites don't care, because traffic equals money. My own POF subscription has been a complete FARCE. Every profile is fake, even to the point that when I get a notification on my phone, I go look at the profile 30 minutes later it's "This profile is no longer available, even for upgraded users".
Fun? No it's complete bullshit.
I don't know who this person is, but her images have been used in at least 4 profiles I have seen so far on POF.
This company is a complete fucking mess and needs to get their shit together.
Selfie verification is a start, but it's definitely not enough.
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