United States of America: Federal Trade Commission lawsuit against Match Group over deceptive advertising, billing, and cancellation practices
Progress
Current status
under investigation
12 Aug 2025 under investigation
25 Sep 2019 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
United States of America
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
judiciary
Government Body
court
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Federal Trade Commission filed stipulated order in District Court for the Northern District of Texas resolving action against Match Group regarding alleged deceptive advertising, billing, and cancellation practices
On 12 August 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced resolution of its action in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas against Match Group owners and operators of online dating services including Match, Tinde…
SourceEvent type
public lawsuit
Action type
interim ruling
Government branch
judiciary
Government body
court
Federal Trade Commission filed complaint against Match Group regarding alleged deceptive advertising, billing, and cancellation practices
On 25 September 2019, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas against Match Group, owners and operators of online dating services, including Match, Tinder, OkCupid, …
SourceEvent type
public lawsuit
Action type
announcement
Government branch
judiciary
Government body
court