Online dating has changed how Australians meet, but there’s a darker side to swiping with strangers. Victims and their families are speaking out about scams, abuse and lives lost, and calling for tougher protections.
The government has made no secret that it wants to take on the tech giants over social media, but what about dating apps? A voluntary code was meant to crack down on bad behaviour, and questions are now being asked about whether it’s enough.
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