Australia newsAustralian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)Consumer affairsOnline DatingTechnology

eHarmony deceived Australian customers with ‘subscription traps’ that cost hundreds of dollars, court finds

OMEGAZEPRIME News
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on August 25, 2026 • Originally reported by Josh Taylor Technology reporter. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

Australian consumer watchdog says it received hundreds of complaints about the US-based dating site and its memberships

Dating website eHarmony engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct over subscription traps that cost thousands of customers hundreds of dollars each, the federal court has found.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) sued the US-based eHarmony in 2023 over claims of providing free dating on its platform, and the information consumers were given on subscription costs and renewal terms when buying a premium subscription.

Continue reading...
OMEGAZEPRIME News — For more stories and analysis, visit omegazeprime.com

SUPPORT OMEGAZEPRIME

Help us keep delivering breaking news and world updates.

PayPalShop OMEGAZEPIX