Here is what the page “US Report Reveals 'Devastating' Dating-App Scams: Congress Urges Match Group to Act as Vic” contains. A new US report has shed light on the devastating impact of romance scams on dating apps, with Congress calling on companies like Match Group to do more to protect users. The report highlights the case of Mary, a Plenty of Fish user who lost nearly $100,000 in 2024 after being manipulated by a scammer she met on the app. Mary described the experience as being 'in a vortex' of constant pressure and escalating demands for money, which quickly spiraled out of control.
Her story is one of many that illustrate how fraudsters exploit emotional vulnerability to inflict severe financial and psychological harm. Lawmakers argue that platforms have a responsibility to implement stronger safeguards, such as identity verification and scam detection, to prevent such crimes. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.