TECH CRUNCH - Match Group is introducing in-app messages and email notifications to give users tips on preventing being scammed online throughout January. But Match said it would continue pushing these messages to users periodically. The in-app messages will include tips, common behaviors to watch out for, and suggestions such as ensuring matches have their profile picture verified, video chatting with them before meeting in person, and learning to recognize scammer red flags. In 2021, FTC reported that consumers lost $547M. The average reported loss in the U.S. was $186K in 2022, up from $121K in 2021.
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