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There’s a wide choice of online dating services out there - don’t get caught out by the small print. You can protect yourself by looking out for the following.
The CMA has reviewed the online dating industry and identified common terms and conditions and practices that are likely to be illegal under consumer law.
Guidance for defence personnel on the use of social media
Vaccinated users on dating apps receive 30% more matches according to new data from the companies.
The first Global Fraud Summit, hosted by the Home Secretary, begins in London today. Ministers from the G7, Five Eyes, Singapore and South Korea are attending.
New offences have been introduced to criminalise cyberflashing, fake news intended to cause non-trivial harm and other online abuse.
The UK government and some of the world's biggest tech companies have agreed a series of pledges to protect the public from online fraud.
Apps to provide bonuses, stickers and profile badges for vaccinated users as poll shows most dating adults support vaccination.
The Home Secretary has agreed a new agreement with international leaders to fight fraud.
Online dating platform Venntro has pledged to be more upfront about how it shares personal information, following an investigation by the CMA.
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