Reporting Someone on Bumble – Whether you are a Bumble user or not, you might find yourself in a situation where you need to report someone. If you’ve recently found out that someone has a criminal background, or you think they might be a predator, there are some things you can do to get the help you need.
Unmatching with someone
Whether you’ve just had an awkward date or you haven’t had a good time with your match, unmatching is a good way to free up your queue. However, you must consider the person’s profile before you do anything. If there’s something inappropriate or vulgar in the profile, you should report it.
A recent investigation by the Four Corners show found a pattern of sex offenders using the unmatch feature on Tinder to delete their prior communications. In fact, Dr Michael Salter, an associate professor at the University of New South Wales, called for a compulsory age verification feature. He said that the dating app should take action to prevent bad actors from hiding their profiles.
In the past, deleting chat history would have been used to report your account to law enforcement. Bumble is taking steps to protect users from bad actors. The unmatch feature automatically deletes all chat histories.
To delete an unmatched chat, go to the person’s profile and click on their flag or ellipses icon. Select ‘Unmatch’ and confirm. The chat will disappear and you will no longer be able to see the other user.
If you don’t want to delete the chat, you can let the conversation expire. If you’re not sure what to do, you can ignore the other user or block them. The other user will no longer be able to find you.
You can also report a Bumble match for scams or stolen photos. You can set the search parameters to anything you need, including the exact age of the person. You can even delete a match manually if you prefer.
When you are unmatched with someone on Bumble, it’s important to take the time to look at your conversations and profile. If you’re not feeling right about a conversation, report the person to get back in touch.
Reporting something they didn’t do
Whether you are using Tinder, Bumble, or Hinge, it’s important to know what to do if you are the victim of ghosting or inappropriate behavior. The good news is that you have options. You can unmatch, block, or report the person. This will keep bad actors out of your life and protect other users from unwanted contact.
Bumble’s block & report feature allows users to report an inappropriate match, a harasser, or spam. If a user is engaging in illegal activity on the app, they will get banned. The company has a policy that prohibits sending unwanted sexual messages, sending non-consensual intimate imagery, and trying to have virtual sex without consent.
Bumble also allows you to delete chats you don’t want to see. This is especially helpful if you are being contacted by a person you are not interested in. It can also be useful for avoiding awkward conversations if you don’t want to have to explain why you aren’t interested in the other person.
You can also report ghosting. If you are being ghosted, it is important to tell the person that you aren’t interested in a conversation, or they will continue to ghost you. This can be a frustrating experience. You may have difficulty figuring out why they’ve stopped communicating with you.
You should report all forms of sexual harassment, including body shaming, compliments, and lewd comments about your body. These behaviors can result in you being ignored or swiping left more often.
You should also report spam and stolen photos. If a profile is continually uploading moderated photos, it is likely to get banned.
You can also block someone on Bumble if you aren’t interested in a person. This is especially useful if they are sexting, sending unwanted messages, or are making you feel uncomfortable.
Reporting sexual assault to law enforcement
Whether you are a victim of sexual abuse or you are the person who was raped, it is important to know how to report a sexual assault to law enforcement. If you have any questions or are unsure about the process, contact the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network at 800-656-HOPE. They can provide legal representation as well as advice on how to protect yourself.
While some dating sites are dedicated to providing safety for their users, others have a haphazard approach to content monitoring. A survey conducted by ProPublica and the Center for Journalism Integrity found that the top five dating sites did not respond to nine of nine victims, and the other three responded only partially.
The company that owns Coffee Meets Bagel, which had several million subscribers, did not have a corporate policy regarding sexual assault reports. However, Lila Gyory, a four-person moderation team member, flagged every sexual assault complaint for review.
Another dating site, PlentyofFish, investigated rape reports but did not block the accused user. The app also does not screen against sex offender registries.
Match Group, which owns Zoosk, Hinge and Tinder, has a manual on its platform with a section on sexual assault. It has referred 200 sexual assault claims to police in 2019, but has not provided sexual assault statistics to Congress.
Bumble has a strict policy on sexual harassment, and it will support its users through the reporting process. It also prohibits discrimination and hate speech. It will also block the accused user from signing up with a new Bumble account.
Although the statutes of limitations differ from state to state, you should report the incident to law enforcement as soon as possible. You can call 911, or you can visit your local police station. The officer will ask you about the crime and talk to you about your options.
