Dating apps warning users of romance scams - CBS News

As a result, Match Group, the parent company of a number of online dating platforms, just launched a global awareness campaign to help its users date safer. Read More

A new report exposes how some dating apps put LGBTQ users at risk - Mic

Existing online, particularly on social media and dating sites, means surrendering some of your personal information. That's a trade-off that most people have come to accept as part of the modern ... Read More

FTC issues urgent warning over rising crypto romance scams

The FTC warns consumers about the rise in crypto romance scams, urging them to cut off contact with suspicious online love interests and report these scams to authorities. Read More

LGBTQ Social Media Users' Safety Is So Bad That GLAAD Changed the ... - MSN

The post LGBTQ Social Media Users' Safety Is So Bad That GLAAD Changed the Way It Reviews Apps for a 'More Complete Picture' appeared first on TheWrap. Read More

FTC warns of investment scams on social media. Here's how to spot them

The Federal Trade Commission has put out a warning about investment scams on social media. If someone you know is suddenly posting bank account screenshots, claiming they can teach you to make ... Read More

Popular LGBT Dating App Grindr Faces Legal Action Over Disclosing HIV ...

The leading social networking and dating app for the LGBTQ+ community, Grindr GRND is facing a lawsuit in the U.K. for allegedly sharing users’ private information, including their HIV status ... Read More

Palm Springs Police Department warns of new ‘sextortion ... - KESQ

The Palm Springs Police Department is warning the public about a new "sextortion" scam affecting the LGBTQ+ community. According to Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills, the department is ... Read More

Tech support scams now under tougher telemarketing regulations, FTC says

The FTC has overwhelmingly approved amendments to telemarketing regulations to cover tech support scams, which disproportionately harm seniors. Read More

Tinder and Hinge dating apps are designed to addict users ... - CBS News

Match Group-owned apps including Tinder and Hinge are designed to addict users and lock them "into a perpetual pay-to-play loop," according to a proposed class-action lawsuit, filed in California ... Read More

FTC warns of surge in online job scams and crypto-related losses | AFRO ...

Staggering rise in online job scams, particularly task scams, leads to over $220 million in losses in 2024. Beware of unsolicited messages and never pay to get paid. Read More

FTC says social media apps are surveilling kids and teens - Yahoo

While data harvesting and monetization is nothing new, especially with social media companies, the FTC was particularly worried about the way these firms managed their younger audience. Read More