Every year, millions of people use online dating websites hoping to find a companion or a soulmate. We remind you that criminals use these sites, too, looking to turn the lonely and vulnerable into fast money through a variety of scams. As you should when you enter into any relationship, watch for red flags. That said, as of 2016, 27% of Americans 18- to 24-year-olds happily use online dating services to find love and friendship. 5% of Americans who are in a marriage or committed relationship say they met their significant other online. The purpose of this selector is to direct you to online dating services that are the best match for you.