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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Lifestyle
Tory Shepherd

A stranger crashed a first date to out the man as a cheat – and thousands of women seek the same online

Illustration of a giant phone displaying a dating profile as a man hides behind the spotlight it casts, while a crowd stands in front of the phone with yes or no buttons
Facebook and other social media sites are awash with accounts dedicated to exposing cheaters, as well as men who could pose a risk of violence, coercive control or any other type of abuse. Illustration: Victoria Hart/Guardian Design

Sarah* met Max* for their first date at a cocktail bar on a cool spring evening. They had matched online, talked about TV shows and movies, and he picked the place and time.

He was tall, smart, good looking in an understated way. Sarah thought a second date might be on the cards.

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