Grindr users face new scam…and this one is a doozie

The LGID website

Queer men in Ireland have reported becoming victims of a new scam perpetrated using Grindr.

Several Irish men have reported someone initiating a new chat on the dating app, which asks for an “LGID.” The scam artist then shows a picture of a battered face, explaining he got attacked and wants to protect himself. He then explains that an LGID is a special kind of registry for LGBTQ people to find out if someone has a history of physical assault, and sends a link to his victim.

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When the victim clicks the link, it redirects him to a professional-looking website that will screen out potential offenders. The catch: in order to be declared “clean,” a patron must provide vital information, as well as a 50-Euro payment via credit card. The website also attempts to allay fears by noting “50% of all payments will be donated to LGBT harassment victims.”

Of course, there’s no such thing as an LGID, and the website merely scams users out of money. It also…

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