Security researcher exposes AI dating app scam SUMMARY: Security researcher Matthew Gore‑Kormanik investigated the fraudulent dating app Dora and received a suspicious call from a profile named Jennifer. The call revealed a distorted video feed and a follow‑up message praising his voice, demonstrating how AI‑powered dating apps can facilitate scams.

Security researcher Matthew “Zigula” Gore‑Kormanik was investigating a fraudulent dating application named Dora when a pop‑up notification alerted him to an incoming call from a user listed as “Jennifer.” The profile claimed she was a 41‑year‑old Sagittarius with red hair, blue eyes, and several piercings, and she described herself as a fan of music, horror movies, nightlife, and sports. When Gore‑Kormanik accepted the call, he saw no live video of the caller; instead a moving tapestry—likely a fan‑driven background—filled the screen, and the audio was distorted with background noise.

After the call ended, the same user sent a follow‑up message stating she had enjoyed the conversation and complimented his voice, remarking that it was “way better than expected.” Gore‑Kormanik noted that his microphone had not been activated during the call, suggesting the audio might have been pre‑recorded or synthesized. The incident, which was later detailed in a full report on The Verge, highlights the increasing sophistication of scams on dating platforms and the need for robust verification mechanisms to protect users from deceptive interactions.