Newly released federal court records show Dallas-based Match.com sent dating profile suggestions to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein years after his release from jail, raising new questions about online dating safety practices.
The documents indicate suggested matches included photos and usernames of women in their early 20s and were sent before Match.com later strengthened its screening and moderation policies.
The records are part of a broader release tied to Epstein-related litigation, detailing communications and activity surrounding his online accounts after his 2008 conviction in Florida.
According to the filings, Match.com’s automated systems continued to surface potential matches during that period, prior to the company rolling out more robust safeguards designed to detect and block bad actors.
Match Group, which owns Match.com, has said its safety tools have evolved significantly in recent years, including expanded reporting options, identity checks in some markets, and partnerships aimed at preventing exploitation and abuse on its platforms.
The newly revealed material has renewed scrutiny on how dating apps handled user vetting in the past, as advocates continue pushing for stronger protections for users today.
No injuries or new criminal charges are connected to the disclosures, but the records add to the growing body of documentation examining how Epstein maintained access to online services after his earlier conviction.