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Posted on November 4, 2025

CourtlandBrooksOPW – I've been working in dating since the late 90's and running Online Personals Watch since 2004, and IDEA since 2006. At this stage I have a database of over a 1000 people who have worked in the dating industry and left. Invariably they miss us. I often find myself delving into this database for clients to offer up experienced personnel for their teams, or to recruit new people onto the Courland Brooks team. We're here to help you grow your company, and hire great people.

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FBI Warns: Scammers Using Fake ‘Verification’ Sites to Target Dating App Users

Posted on November 3, 2025
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BITDEFENDER – The FBI is warning that scammers are tricking people on dating apps into fake “verification” checks that look legitimate but are actually traps. After gaining someone’s trust, the scammer asks them to verify their identity on a separate site for safety reasons. That site asks for personal details and credit card information, then secretly signs the victim up for monthly subscriptions to fake dating services. Victims often discover the fraud only when mystery charges appear on their credit card. These scams not only steal money but also personal information that can be sold or used for identity theft.

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Smitten Adopts Sweden’s BankID to Curb Fake Profiles and Scams

Posted on November 3, 2025
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BIOMETRIC UPDATE – Dating app Smitten has partnered with digital identity firm Signicat to introduce electronic ID (eID) verification, aiming to reduce fake profiles and scams. The system integrates Sweden’s BankID, used by nearly all Swedish adults, allowing users to confirm their age and identity and choose to match only with verified profiles. The feature launches first in Sweden, with plans to expand across the Nordics.

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HubPeople Turns 20

Posted on November 3, 2025
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LINKEDIN – HubPeople announced its 20th anniversary this week, marking two decades since its launch in 2005. What started as a small partnership has evolved into a company supporting dating and social platforms across multiple markets. Nearly 60 team members, working both in offices and remotely, joined in the celebrations.

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39% of Single Indians Now View Marriage as Optional, Survey Finds

Posted on November 3, 2025
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NDTV – A survey by Indian dating app QuackQuack of ~10K users aged 22–35 found that 39% of singles above 28 from metro and suburban areas see marriage as optional rather than a life milestone. The findings reflect shifting attitudes toward love and commitment, with many prioritizing personal growth and emotional connection over traditional timelines. The study also found that 6 in 10 daters view being single as a period for self-development, and 23% said prolonged use of dating apps has made them more self-aware through exposure to different perspectives.

See full article at NDTV

Match Group Launches “The Unbreaking Project” to Combat Romance Scams and Support Victims

Posted on October 30, 2025
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LINKEDIN – Match Group has launched The Unbreaking Project with Kate Kleinert, who experienced a romance scam and now works to protect others, together with Advocating Against Romance Scammers and the Center for Combating Elder Financial Abuse. The initiative helps law enforcement handle romance scams more effectively and provides emotional and practical support for victims. It offers free virtual training, survivor care packages, and education to help prevent future scams.

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Courtland Brooks, Our Work

Posted on October 30, 2025
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OPW – For the first time, we’ve pulled back the curtain on what we do, on the Courtland Brooks website. If you’d like to get a sense of the core of our work, you can now see the new page on Courtland Brooks, which showcases examples of our work that my team and I are most proud of.

Tinder Expands Safety Efforts in India With Mandatory Face Check Feature

Posted on October 29, 2025

YOUTUBE – In an interview with ET Now’s Startup Central, Yoel Roth, Head of Trust and Safety at Match Group, said India is the first country in Asia where Tinder is launching its Face Check safety feature to verify user authenticity and combat fake accounts, the top concern for nearly 23% of daters. The feature will be mandatory in India to ensure every Tinder profile represents a real, unique person. Roth noted that ~90% of fake accounts on Match Group’s apps in India are now removed proactively without user reports.

Grindr for Equality 2025 Awards

Posted on October 28, 2025
Grindr for Equality 2025 Awards

GRINDR – Grindr for Equality has announced the 2025 Awards, supporting five partner organizations that advance LGBTQ+ health, rights, and safety worldwide by pairing community expertise with Grindr’s global reach. The partners include ITPC Global, addressing HIV prevention gaps across Latin America, Africa, and Eastern Europe; Sustained Health Initiatives of the Philippines, connecting users to HIV testing and mental health support; Freedom to Marry Global and Marriage For All Japan, leading marriage-equality efforts; and SAATHII in India, improving community safety and access to legal aid. The Awards are disbursed through the Grindr for Equality Fund at the Tides Foundation.

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Location-sharing Is the New Way Couples Make It Official

Posted on October 28, 2025
Location-sharing is the New Way Couples Make it Official

LIFE360 – According to Life360’s 2025 survey of 1K adults, 95% of people in relationships now use location-sharing, with 60% saying it makes their relationship feel more official and 74% feeling more connected to their partner. Apps like Life360 have evolved from safety tools into relationship essentials, helping couples build trust, improve communication, and simplify daily life, whether managing long distance, coordinating family routines, or just checking in with peace of mind.

See full article at Life360