Date Inspector

Online dating is big and getting bigger. But a new study says 65 percent of couples still meet offline.

The victims and places change. But the same sweetheart scams keep on scoring and scarring. Why?

This New York Times story by Kate Murphy says the desire for connection and companionship makes people vulnerable. From the story:

Three people looking for love online found serious trouble recently in separate Florida, Connecticut and Wisconsin incidents.

Florida State University in Tallahassee has more than 6,000 faculty and staff members on payroll. See if your date is really among these Seminoles, or if your love interest really holds that big shot title.

Same-sex marriages in Florida marked their first anniversary last week. Aside from its huge social implications, the legality of gay marriage also signaled an important change for date inspectors.