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2021
Match Group settles automatic-renewal lawsuit
Match Group agreed to pay $2 million to settle a civil lawsuit alleging that it charged customers for automatic renewals without their expressed consent. It also agreed to disclose renewal terms clearly, obtain affirmative consent, and provide an easy cancellation option. The company did not admit wrongdoing.
2020
Tinder announces in-app safety features
Tinder announced in-app safety features for dates that become unsafe, including a panic button and a check-in feature. The tools were scheduled to become available on January 28, with Match saying it would roll them out to OkCupid, Hinge, and Match.com later in the year.
2019
FTC sues Match.com over alleged false advertising
The FTC filed a lawsuit against Match.com, alleging that the dating service misled potential subscribers about interest from other users and did not provide sufficient information about redeeming a six-month free subscription or stopping recurring charges. Match.com called the allegations meritless.
2019
FTC sues Match Group over allegedly fake-profile ads
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission sued Match Group, alleging that it knowingly sent automated advertisements expressing interest from accounts it knew were likely fake and made subscription cancellations difficult.