Germany Warns Tourists of Russian 'Honey Trap' Dating App Spies Seeking Intel on Ukraine War
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German foreign ministry warns tourists in Russia to be careful meeting people on dating apps due to "honey trap" scams by Putin's spies to steal information.
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Honey traps involve spies seducing targets to gain their trust and access private information or blackmail them.
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German media reported Russian spies using Tinder to target politicians and soldiers to recruit informants on the Ukraine war.
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Australia, US and Germany worried about countries using dating apps for political motives.
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Comes amid serious German intelligence leaks, including information on British military aid to Ukraine intercepted by Russia.