Congressional Probe Reveals Match Group's Failures in Combatting Dating App Scams

• •Congressional investigation found 1.5 million scammers on Tinder and Hinge in 2025.
• •Romance scams caused $1.5 billion in losses for Americans last year.
• •Match Group claims to have implemented new security measures, including biometric verification.

A congressional investigation found that Match Group's dating apps, including Tinder and Hinge, failed to effectively combat scams, with 1.5 million scammers interacting with users in the first nine months of 2025. The Joint Economic Committee reported that romance scams cost Americans nearly $1.5 billion last year, with significant emotional and financial impacts on victims. Investigators noted that Tinder's systems were more likely to promote scammer profiles over legitimate users. Match Group has claimed to have made significant security advancements, including a new biometric verification tool called Face Check. Senator Maggie Hassan emphasized the emotional toll of these scams, highlighting testimonies from victims who lost substantial amounts of money. The investigation was prompted by the increasing sophistication of scams, often linked to organized crime networks. Match Group's response included new verification requirements and upgraded detection technology.