‘Real love’ or false advertising? eHarmony sued by ACCC over ‘free dating’ offer
by Australian Associated Press from World news | The Guardian on (#6EH9W)
Watchdog alleges US-based site misled consumers about pricing, renewal and duration of memberships
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A popular online dating site has been accused by the consumer watchdog of entrapping singles by only showing them blurred photos of their matches and then locking them in a cycle of membership renewal.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission launched federal court action against the US-based eHarmony on Thursday, alleging it breached consumer law by making misleading statements about pricing, renewal and duration of memberships.
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