The Dangers of Online Dating

5 live Investigates by BBC

Apr 14, 201950:27Business

5 Live Investigates has seen figures which show a big rise in the number of rapes, sexual assaults and stalking cases involving victims who were targeted on online dating platforms and mobile apps. The programme has rece...

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