25 August 2026

eHarmony misled Australians over 'free' subscriptions, court rules

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Source reporting: abc.net.au

eHarmony misled Australians over 'free' subscriptions, court rules

Users of eHarmony's website and app were conned with fake free dating services and then forced to pay, the Federal Court of Australia has found.

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