Bumble
Bumble has been named in 2 documented digital harm incidents, including 1 involving minor. The most common harm domain is Fraud & Financial, followed by Privacy & Surveillance.
Documented Incidents
2Delhi University student extorted via Bumble after being scammed by fake US model profile with stolen photos and virtual number
A Delhi MBA graduate, Tushar, created fake profiles on social media and dating apps, posing as a US-based model to scam over 700 women. He used stolen photos and a virtual international number to appear credible and gained victims’ trust before demanding money and threatening to leak their private content. A Delhi University student was one of his victims, having shared personal photos with him on Bumble in January 2024 before being extorted. After she filed a complaint in December 2024, the West Delhi Cyber Police traced his activities and arrested him in Shakarpur. Police recovered digital evidence, a virtual number, 13 credit cards, and records of interactions with over 60 women. Tushar was found to be linked to multiple extortion cases despite having a stable job and an MBA degree.
Bumble users’ biometric data collected and sold without consent leading to Illinois class action lawsuit
A class action lawsuit was filed against Bumble, alleging that the app collects and sells users' biometric data without their consent. The lawsuit claims the collection includes facial recognition data used for features like photo verification and matching. The case was filed in Illinois, where state law requires explicit consent for biometric data collection. The lawsuit seeks damages and changes to Bumble’s data practices.