To require online dating service providers to provide fraud ban notifications to online dating service members, and for other purposes.
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Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Cruz, with an amendment
Mrs. Blackburn (for herself and Mr. Hickenlooper) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Requires online dating service providers to notify members within 24 hours when they have received messages from users who were subsequently banned for fraud, including best practices for avoiding romance scams.
Who Benefits and How
Online dating users gain protection from romance scam losses. Fraud victims receive timely warnings about suspicious contacts. Consumer awareness of online dating risks improves.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Dating platforms must implement fraud ban notification systems. Companies must provide notifications within 24 hours. Customer service must be available for follow-up.
Key Provisions
- 24-hour notification deadline after fraud ban initiated
- Must include banned username and last contact time
- Must warn about false identity and fraud risks
- Notifications via email, text, or consented means
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Requires online dating services to notify users when they have interacted with fraud-banned members
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Protect dating app users from romance fraud through timely notification"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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