Muzz, Coffee Meets Bagel step up safeguards as romance scams evolve
Photo: New Straits Times
KUALA LUMPUR: Dating platforms are stepping up verification, moderation and user-safety measures to combat scammers who exploit online relationships to build trust before targeting victims for money and personal information.
From the original report
Muslim dating and marriage application Muzz has made selfie verification compulsory for new members joining the platform, as part of measures to detect fake profiles and prevent banned users from returning.
Muzz Asia-Pacific Region Growth lead Ary Mozta said the platform used automated and manual checks to ensure users were genuine and that their profile photos matched their verification selfies.
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- Aug 23, 2026
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