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Trustpilot reviews: ODDA calls for member experiences Several members have reported issues with Trustpilot reviews which is becoming increasingly influential in both SEO and AI. This is having a negative impact on how the dating or social… Read more Written by Ashleigh Bishop
23rd October 2026

Welcoming Twyn to the ODDA The ODDA is pleased to welcome Twyn to our membership. Twyn is a female-founded, compatibility-first dating platform launching in London at the end of October 2026, with plans to expand… Read more Written by Ashleigh Bishop
23rd October 2026

DMCCA Subscriptions Contracts Regime – secondary legislation published, and a pragmatic signal from the CMA Standfirst: Government has published the regulations and guidance that put the new subscription contracts regime into practice ahead of going live in January 2027. Here’s what’s changed and what it… Read more Written by Ashleigh Bishop
21st October 2026

ODDA welcomes Cherry as a new member We’re delighted to welcome our newest member, Cherry, to the ODDA network. Cherry is a dating app built around authentic connections. ID verification is required before members can interact, while… Read more Written by Ashleigh Bishop
19th October 2026

Dating Platforms: Why Safety Is Not Sexy We can always say that something is “too risky”. Almost nobody ever says that something is “too safe”. Early dating websites set out safety as a list of tips for… Read more Written by Ashleigh Bishop
14th October 2026

ODDA welcomes iLove as a new member We’re delighted to welcome our newest member, iLove, to the ODDA network. iLove is a dating and matchmaking service for singles who are looking for meaningful relationships. Drawing on more… Read more Written by Ashleigh Bishop
13th October 2026

National Trading Standards has published its first AI Scam Watchlist Worried about how scammers are using AI? Here are some tips. National Trading Standards has published its first AI Scam Watchlist, with practical advice on spotting scams that use AI.… Read more Written by Ashleigh Bishop
5th October 2026

The ODDA writes to Apple and Google over the Tinder Swindler’s dating app The ODDA has written to Apple and Google urging them to seriously consider the harm that could be caused by hosting any dating app founded, operated or fronted by Simon… Read more Written by Ashleigh Bishop
22nd September 2026

ODDA Welcomes LoveHuddle As An Associate Partner We’re delighted to welcome our newest member, LoveHuddle, to the ODDA network. As an innovative start-up founded in Wales, LoveHuddle seeks to create a calmer, more human alternative to other… Read more Written by Ashleigh Bishop
22nd July 2026

Are You Real? The ODDA and Sumsub publish new white paper on romance fraud and platform safety The ODDA has published a new white paper in partnership with Sumsub examining the growing challenge of romance fraud on dating and social discovery platforms, and what platforms can do… Read more Written by Ashleigh Bishop
6th July 2026

Webinar: ODDA x MCP Insight – Derisking Growth For The Online Dating Sector In this webinar, we’re delighted to be joined by Kev Dawson, Director of MCP Insight, founding members of the Association for Interactive Media and Micropayments (aimm) and their General Manager… Read more Written by Ashleigh Bishop
18th June 2026

ODDA Welcomes Veriff As An Associate Partner We’re delighted to welcome our newest Associate Partner, Veriff, to the ODDA network. Veriff is a global AI-native identity platform that helps organizations build trust online. Leading companies across dating… Read more Written by Ashleigh Bishop
15th June 2026

Sumsub x ODDA Webinar – Deepfake Deepdive Since our first webinar with Sumsub on fraud prevention in online dating, the conversations it prompted, both during the session and afterwards, made clear that deepfakes deserved a dedicated focus.… Read more Written by Ashleigh Bishop
4th June 2026

Trailblazers and NACRO reply offering support to ODDA We’re delighted to have already received positive responses from both Trailblazers and NACRO in our campaign to raise awareness of and highlight some of the initiatives we are requesting their… Read more Written by Ashleigh Bishop
25th May 2026

ODDA Webinar Series: Sumsub – Beyond Onboarding: Redefining KYC for the 2026 Enforcement Era Regulatory expectations around identity verification have fundamentally shifted. A single check at sign-up is no longer satisfactory according to Ofcom, the EU Commission, or the March 2026 ‘Highly Effective’ mandate… Read more Written by Ashleigh Bishop
20th May 2026

Industry Referral Guide: Supporting Law Enforcement in the Fight Against Fraud The UK’s new Fraud Strategy marks a significant shift in how government is responding to one of the most complex and fast-evolving threats facing consumers today. For the online dating… Read more Written by Ashleigh Bishop
4th May 2026

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