Overview

• Wizz, a dating app for teenagers, has been removed from both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store due to allegations of facilitating the sexual exploitation of minors.
• The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) reported that Wizz was being used for 'sextortion' scams targeting underage users.
• Apple and Google have confirmed the suspension of Wizz from their respective app stores, pending further investigation.
• Wizz's developers are working with Apple and Google to provide more information on the app’s safeguards and clarify that Wizz has 'extensive safeguards for users'.
• The incident has raised concerns over the potential dangers of online dating apps, especially for underage users.