The Guardian investigates the safety practices of Match Group, the parent company of popular dating apps like Tinder and Hinge. Despite being aware of numerous reports of sexual assault by users, this piece argues that the company has often prioritized profits over the safety of its customers.
Banned Tinder users, including those reported for sexual assault, would easily rejoin or move to another Match Group dating app, all while keeping most of their key personal information exactly the same.
Court documents show that he had already allegedly sexually assaulted nine women and drugged 10. Not only did the apps allow him back on, they featured Matthews’s profile.