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004 | Swipe, Match, Scam: The Bot Behind the Bio

004 | Swipe, Match, Scam: The Bot Behind the Bio

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In this episode of Everyone's a Bot, Chris dives deep into the shady world of dating app bots—how they work, why they're so effective, and what they steal from us beyond just money. From instant flirty DMs to eerily perfect selfies, Chris walks through the emotional mechanics that keep us swiping, trusting, and eventually second-guessing everything (and everyone) online. If you've ever matched with someone "too good to be true," this one's for you.

What You'll Learn:

  • Why bots are everywhere on dating apps.

  • How scams are designed to hit emotional triggers like loneliness and boredom.

  • Real stories of encounters with suspiciously "perfect" matches.

  • The deeper impact of fake profiles on our trust and dating experiences.

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⏱️ Timestamps:

  • 00:01 – Welcome to Everyone's a Bot: Fake profiles and why we fall for them

  • 00:24 – The reality of dating apps: disappointment, confusion, and... sponsorships?

  • 01:14 – Why fake profiles thrive: validation loops and addictive swiping

  • 01:56 – How dating scams work: perfect photos and vague flirty DMs

  • 02:44 – Why scammers want you off the app (and into dangerous territory)

  • 03:37 – Chris's personal story: The hiking girl who wasn’t real

  • 04:59 – It’s not stupidity—emotional timing is the scammer's weapon

  • 05:56 – The real damage: loss of trust and emotional burnout

  • 06:40 – Why apps feel like an endless blur (and how scammers use it)

  • 07:22 – Final thoughts: You're not dating people, you're dating scripts

    • 07:39 – Closing: Share, follow, and stay skeptical!


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