Finding Love Online in Michigan: How Safe is Internet Dating?

Let's face it. Dating isn't easy. When you're looking for love, sometimes you end up searching in the oddest places. Bars, restaurants, work, the gym, church, bowling league, and any other place you find yourself becomes a scouting trip for a potential soulmate. Many of those looking for a partner find themselves jumping into the online dating pool, but how safe is it? Unfortunately, Michigan, as revealed by a study conducted by PrivacyJournal.net, is one of America's least safe for internet lovers.

The Dangers of Internet Dating in Michigan

While I know several happily married couples who met online, I've also met my fair share of people who have been bilked out of very large sums of money in the name of love. What are some of the most common crimes committed on dating sites in Michigan?

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While it would be nice to live in a world where everyone is who they say they are, that is not the case with online dating or anything internet-related. That 30-year-old oil rig worker you've been chatting up online could be a 70-year-old Norwegian woman who's looking to dip into your lifesaving by playing online Romeo. Above all, confirm someone is who they say they are.

Love Makes Michiganders Do Stupid Things, Like Handing Over Money

Love is an easily manipulated emotion, and Michigan criminals have become increasingly amazing performers on dating apps. Ask yourself: "If I weren't in love with this person I've never met face-to-face, would I be willing to 'help them out' financially?"

So, how safe is it to rely on dating apps to find your partner in Michigan, and which states in America are the safest and most dangerous for online dating? Michigan ranks as one of the top 20 most dangerous states for those using dating apps. Scroll on for all the details.