Online scam targets gay community by claiming to require 'anti-offender' IDs

The scam uses the dating app Grindr and a fraudulent website that takes money from victims' accounts.

Online scam targets gay community by claiming to require 'anti-offender' IDs
Mon, 11 Nov, 2019 - 13:24
Digital Desk staff

An online scam is targeting the Irish gay community.

The scam uses the dating app Grindr and a fraudulent website that takes money from victims' accounts.

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