Justin Lavelle

Justin Lavelle is the social media director and blogger for BeenVerified.com. He is based out of Northern Virginia.

3 Reasons Why People Make False Confessions

Justin Lavelle

June 7, 2016

Ever wondered why innocent people make false confessions? As odd as it seems, it is quite a common occurrence. There are several explanations as to why a person would want to take the heat for a crime another person committed. The first reason is to attract attention. These are considered voluntary false confessions that are given freely, often to divert attention away from the actual person who committed the crime. Some of these people receive so much attention from confessing to one crime, they continue to confess to more crimes in order to maintain their media attention.

App Automates Your Online Dating Rejections

Justin Lavelle

July 6, 2016

It’s 2016 and that guy or gal from that last date, the one that smelled faintly of wet dog, well…they remembered your number. You looked at that text on your phone, or the Tinder message, and you quietly, guiltily closed out the program. Since the advent of voicemail and caller ID, we’ve used technology as a shield against the uncomfortable, to silently avoid (AKA “ghost”) on undesirables while also connecting at any time with seemingly unlimited new contacts.

Maple Match Offers Escape From Trump

Justin Lavelle

June 21, 2016

Are you in the market for a new dating site? Or are you someone who is scared of a potential Trump presidency? Perhaps you’ve always dreamed about living in another country like Canada? Maple Match may be your solution. It’s no secret that many Americans are displeased with a potential Trump presidency. According to a recent poll on RT.com, twenty-eight percent of Americans plan to leave the United States if Trump becomes president.

Not So Funny: Comedians with Criminal Pasts

Justin Lavelle

June 28, 2016

Even people who have gone on to find great success have a past, and some people’s pasts aren’t quite as pretty as their present circumstances. Here are a few of the funniest people alive who didn’t find life so funny when they found themselves facing the law. Chris Tucker Most people who are approached by a police car with flashing lights and sirens pull over to the side of the road.

Online Dating Research: Pros and Cons

Justin Lavelle

June 7, 2016

Smart phones, social media and digital technology have transformed dating in our society. It has become increasingly acceptable to meet your partner online and through dating websites. Online dating eases the fear of going out, approaching others face to face and allows for more transparency and availability to those who are single. However, there is still skepticism revolving the online dating world – how much do we actually know about this person, are they accurately representing themselves, and what about leaving some room for surprise?

Phone Scam Onslaught At Record High

Justin Lavelle

June 15, 2016

An “ever-increasing onslaught” of phone scams has authorities scrambling to track down persistent fraudsters. These phone fraudsters primarily target elderly people, posing as everyone from stone-broke grandchildren, tax collectors or technical support. The calls come in the form of unwanted robocalls, telemarketing sales calls with recorded messages and often with masked caller identification used to trick their victims into thinking a legitimate entity is calling. According to the Wall Street Journal, complaints to the Federal Trade Commission about these calls have hit a record of 1.

Ratting Is The Creepiest Hack Yet

Justin Lavelle

July 8, 2016

Mark Zuckerberg unintentionally sparked a conversation about Internet security when he posted a photo of himself on his Facebook page on June 21. A sharp-eyed Twitter user named Chris Olson pointed out that in the image’s background you can see tape covering the camera and microphone jack on Mr. Zuckerberg’s laptop. A high-profile figure like the founder and CEO of Facebook certainly has reason to be concerned about hackers. But what about the rest of us?

Students: Don't Pay This Scam "Tax"

Justin Lavelle

July 1, 2016

Think phone scammers just target the elderly? Think again. Students are the newest target of this kind of scheme. It’s called the “Federal Student Tax.” Students and parents, watch out because this tax is phony bologna. It’s a non-existent tax scam by IRS impersonators. The real IRS recently issued a warning to taxpayers about these scam artist impersonators. They convince students to wire money directly to them, and if they don’t, they threaten to report them to the police.

Trump Singles Unite!

Justin Lavelle

July 2, 2016

We recently profiled Maple Match, a niche online dating site catering to Trump haters who are motivated enough to leave the country if The Donald is elected President. Now, we take a look at the other side of the coin. Trump Singles is a dating website that boasts of itself as, “The number one dating site for those who still believe in Making Dating Great Again,” with an ultimate goal of providing a community of like-minded individuals for those looking to date.

Venmo and Online Dating: Who Pays?

Justin Lavelle

June 23, 2016

We’ve all been there. Having finally gotten the courage to ask our crush out on a date, we find ourselves at the end of a meal with the check placed down in front of us. If you’re the guy, you might instinctively reach for the check. But hold on there, sir! Get your head out of the twentieth century and all those movies you relied on for your dating prowess. In fact, in any type of relationship, the expectation that one party covers all dating expenses all the time may lead to resentment on both ends…unless such expectations are clarified and agreed to upfront.

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