Match Group — the parent of apps including Tinder, Match, and Hinge — is rolling out in-app tips to help romantic hopefuls spot scammers’ red flags.
Scammers are an unfortunate reality online, especially on dating apps, and that’s why Match Group — the parent of apps including Tinder, Match, and Hinge — has rolled out in-app tips to help romantic hopefuls spot the red flags. So-called romance scammers have been a problem since the early days of internet dating, and in recent years have resulted in upwards of $300 million in losses annually. The rise of crypto and new forms of get-rich-quick frauds has only exacerbated the problem.
Tinder, Hinge, Match, Plenty of Fish, Meetic, and OurTime users this week have begun to receive messages containing helpful information around spotting possible scams. Match Group says in a press release it worked with law enforcement and financial exploitation experts to round up the best advice to keep users on their toes. There are six key points in their tips, from keeping the conversations within the app as long as possible to taking a “hard pass” on anyone who starts pitching investment advice.
Match’s Tips To Avoid Romance Scams
Dating app users are encouraged to keep early…
