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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maya Oppenheim

Tinder’s new £5,000 feature could drive harassment of women, campaigners warn

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A new £5,000 feature introduced by Tinder which enables users to pay extra money to contact people they haven’t matched with could ramp up abuse and harassment of women, campaigners have warned.

Fears have been raised that the dating app’s “ultra-premium” Tinder Select function, which costs £4,925 per year, prioritises profit over the safety of women and could even enable domestic abusers to stalk ex-partners.

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