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Parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads. Operates Facebook Dating, a free dating service within the Facebook app launched in 2019.
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Social media platform that accounted for more romance scam losses than text messaging or email scams combined and hosts dating-focused groups.
Facebook Dating
Dating AppMeta's integrated dating feature within Facebook.
Social media platform where scammers have migrated and that allows romantic connections to form via DMs.
Platform where scammers build trust through groups with fabricated testimonials and facilitate intimate conversations without enhanced safety requirements.
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