Man shocked his photo is part of online dating scam

Man shocked his photo is part of online dating scam
Brit Clousing is a software developer and former model. He is also an unwitting participant in an online dating scam. His picture is being used throughout the U.S. on online dating sites without his permission and until last week without his knowledge.

Matchmaker Looks to Cash in on Population Woes
July 15 -- For the government, the declining birthrate and delayed marriages are big headaches. Jim Safka, CEO of Match satetd, "Solutions we provide are a perfect fit with the social changes we are trying to counteract in Japan," said Safka, who was in Japan for four-day visit through Saturday. Match.com has 15 million members from 240 countries. In 2002, it entered Japan, where it claims 710,000 members. The total fertility rate hit a record low of 1.25 in 2005. In 2004, the average age at which men and women first marry hit record highs of 29.6 for men and 27.8 for women. The online matchmaking industry is still underdeveloped in Japan. People are more cautious about meeting via the Internet. In the future, members will be able to show their driver's license or other identification to the matchmaking company, which then will place an icon on the person's top page to certify that his or her information is trustworthy, Safka said. He also plans to start a new personal consultation service in early 2007 in which members looking for serious relationships are assisted by personal consultants who can introduce them to handpicked candidates selected from other members. "Privacy, security and safety is our number one concern." Safka said he went to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and asked that consideration be given to certifying online dating companies.

Pet Lovers Get Special Online Dating Sites
"Only dog lovers really understand what it's like to love dogs, and it's important for them to be able to share that passion with the person they love," said the creator of DogLover.biz. His Internet-based services and others like it offer search tools, instant messaging and e-mail capabilities for customers to track down other pet-minded romantics.

New e-book - Online Dating Tips For Men
After a ten-year marriage, writer Mike Thorpe found himself on the dating scene. His early difficulties with online dating led him to develop a framework by which any man can travel step-by-step from early 'getting to you know' with a woman through to a successful relationship. 'Online Dating Tips For Men' is written very much from the point of view of the man who is currently unsuccessful at dating. It gives a framework and structure by which a man can contact a potential partner, ask for a date with confidence, and then go through the entire dating process successfully leading to a romantic relationship.

Interview with AnastasiaWeb Intl.
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