According to the Federal Trade Commission, romance scams reported in the U.S. result in higher losses than any other type of scam.
WASHINGTON — The company behind dating apps such as Tinder and Hinge is rolling out a global awareness campaign to help people date safer and avoid forms of online fraud.
Match Group (MTCH) announced Tuesday that people who use Tinder, Hinge, Match, Plenty of Fish, Meetic and OurTime will begin to receive messages alerting them to tips to watch out for to help identify potential scams.
The tips, which were created with the help of law enforcement and financial exploitation experts, will start to appear for users around the world during the month of January through in-app messages.
MTCH says dating scams have grown in popularity over the last few years. This has led to more safety measures through the apps such as selfie verification and video chat to sending popup messages with safety tips.
“As a former detective and special agent, I know firsthand how scammers lure unsuspecting individuals into giving personal information and ultimately money – including preying on those looking for love or companionship,” said Buddy Loomis, Senior Director of Law Enforcement Operations and Investigations at Match Group.
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