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Woman locked out of dating app after malicious revenge report

Hinge has refused to reinstate her account for a year despite face verification and an appeal.

Why it mattersDating apps are being used to harass and silence users, and platforms are not stopping it.

AustraliaIf digital duty of care laws pass, dating apps operating in Australia may face stricter safety requirements and accountability for revenge reporting.

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Woman alleges drink was spiked on first date, then raped in Adelaide

A woman alleges her drink was spiked at a café, then she was raped by a man from a dating app.

Why it mattersThe case shows predators can operate in daylight at busy venues and highlights vulnerabilities in how dating app users meet strangers.