Police: Attempted Murder Suspect Using Dating Apps to Possibly Lure Victims
A 36-year-old attempted murder suspect is using dating apps to possibly try to lure additional victims as Oregon police search for him.
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Tinder Adds Background Checks After Years of Crimes Against Women
Popular dating app Tinder has reportedly added a tool that lets users run background checks on prospective dates. Following years of negative public opinion due to Tinder being used to set up women for crimes, parent company Match Group has enabled a system that will offer a background check on potential dates for arrests and convictions of violent crimes, along with sex offender registry status.
Jab for a Shag? UK Govt Enlists Dating Apps to Promote Coronavirus Vaccines
The British government has reached agreements with leading dating apps to encourage younger people to take coronavirus vaccines, through offering incentives and the ability for users to tout their vaccination status to their prospective romantic flings. Starting on Monday, Tinder, Match,
Police: Florida Man Lured Robbery Victims Through Dating Apps
A Florida man who was engaged to be married lured his robbery victims at gunpoint through the use of dating apps, police said.
OkCupid Offers Free Drinks to ‘Furloughed’ Government Employees at DC Date Night
Dating platform OkCupid is offering two free drinks to every government employee with a valid ID at a “date night” event in Washington, D.C., Friday.
Jedediah Bila: Social Media Contributes to America’s ‘Moral Degradation’
ABC and Fox News Channel alumnus Jedediah Bila, author of #DoNotDisturb: How I Ghosted My Cell Phone to Take Back My Life, linked the growing ubiquity of social media with “moral degradation” across America.
Man Allegedly Used Tinder to Kill, Rape Multiple Women
A man allegedly used the online dating site Tinder to kill and rape multiple women over the past few months, the New York Police Department (NYPD) said.
Police Allege Woman Stalked Man, Sent 65,000 Texts After Only One Date
An Arizona woman has been accused of stalking a man after she broke into his home and for sending him an incredible 65,000 text messages after dating him only one time via an online dating app.
Transgender Woman Files Lawsuit Against Tinder over Alleged Discrimination
A transgender woman has filed a lawsuit against Tinder, alleging discrimination against transgender users on the platform.
‘Bumble’ Dating App Bans Pictures Including Guns from Platform
Popular dating app Bumble has banned users from posting pictures that feature guns, in protest of mass shootings and gun violence.
LGBT Apps Pulled from Google Play Store in Largest Muslim Nation Indonesia Amid Increased Persecution
Several LGBT apps have been removed from the Google Play Store in Indonesia, the largest Muslim nation in the world, amid increased government persecution against LGBT people.
California Court Rules Tinder Plus Charging Users over 30 Higher Prices Is Discriminatory
A California court has ruled that Tinder Plus’ higher price model for users over 30 is discriminatory, following a wave of complaints.
Report: Tinder’s Lack of Encryption Creates Spying Risk
Tinder’s lack of encryption means users can easily be spied on while using the popular dating app, according to a report.
One-Night Stand App LegalFling Creates ‘Legally Binding’ Consent Contracts for Participants
A new hookup app creates “legally binding” consent contracts for participants in sexual encounters.
‘Pheramor’ Dating App Uses DNA to Find ‘True Love’
An upcoming dating app uses your DNA to help you find your “true love,” according to a report. Pheramor, created by 26-year-old geneticist Brittany Barreto, plans to launch in February and reportedly “combines genetic information with data gleaned from social
Woman Who Disappeared Following Tinder Date Found Dead
A woman who disappeared following a Tinder date has been found dead, according to a report.
