“He was under investigation for attempted rape with another woman he met on a dating site,” says Maureen.Īustin Police tell CBS Austin they do not collect data specific to crimes involving online dating.Īndrea Perry works with sex assault victims at SAFE Alliance in Austin.
His photo was listed on several other dating profiles, with a different name and age-but that’s not all she found. So she went home and Google Image searched her date. Maureen says she quickly noticed his story didn't add up. “I wasn’t drinking on the date and he was making comments about how I should be lucky I’m going out with him because he doesn’t date people who don’t drink,” says Maureen. She met him on Tinder-the two decided to meet at a restaurant for their first date. “On his profile he said he was 32 years old, his name was Antonio, had some great pictures, said he was a doctor,” says Maureen.
While it works for some, Maureen says a simple swipe and meet-up can go terribly wrong. AUSTIN, Texas - Maureen Mahoney is one of millions using dating apps in hopes of meeting a potential partner.