The FTC says in a lawsuit that dating sites tricked users into becoming subscribers by citing interest from fraudulent accounts. Columnist Davidlaz warns: Be careful.
in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. So who am I to cast doubt on the trustworthiness of dating sites?Wednesday against Match Group, owner of Match.com, Tinder, OkCupid, Plenty of Fish and other dating sites.
Although these sites are open to nonpaying users, you can’t unlock their full capabilities without paying for a subscription. In other words, if you don’t subscribe, you’re placing yourself at a disadvantage.“We believe that Match.com conned people into paying for subscriptions via messages the company knew were from scammers,” said Andrew Smith, director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection.
“The FTC has misrepresented internal emails and relied on cherry-picked data to make outrageous claims, and we intend to vigorously defend ourselves against these claims in court.” Leadingham said online daters need to develop the skills necessary not just to woo others but also to keep undesirables at bay.
“Many consumers purchased subscriptions because of these deceptive ads, hoping to meet a real user who might be ‘the one,’” the FTC said.
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