Are Dating Apps a Scam?

Dating apps like Tinder, Bumble and Hinge are starting to charge users for "upgraded" services, and some say that unless you cough up the dough, the odds will be against you. But do these algorithms really want you to find love? And can you pay your way to perfect match?

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