LGBTQ dating app Grindr is warning its users that Egyptian police are using fake and hijacked accounts to trap users looking for dates on the app.

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Grindr issued a warning to its users in Egypt saying the police is impersonating community members to target and arrest LGBTQ+ individuals through digital platforms

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A popular gay social networking application said Friday that it is issuing a warning to its users in Egypt, as police impersonate community members to target LGBTQ2s+ individuals.

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A popular gay social networking application has issued a warning to its users in Egypt, as police impersonate community members to target and arrest LGBTQ+ individuals through digital platforms. When

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A popular gay social networking application has issued a warning to its users in Egypt, as police impersonate community members to target and arrest LGBTQ+ individuals through digital platforms

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CAIRO (AP) — A popular gay social networking application has issued a warning to its users in Egypt, as police impersonate community members to target and arrest LGBTQ+ individuals through digital platforms. When opened in the country, the application, Grindr, says the Egyptian police are “using fake accounts and have also taken over real accounts from real community members who have already been arrested and had their phones taken.” Egypt, thou…

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The gay dating app is sending regular warnings to its users in Egypt, alleging that the authorities are using fake accounts for entrapment.

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Grindr warns Egyptian police may be using fake accounts to trap users

Egypt does not outlaw homosexuality but frequently prosecutes members of the LGBTQ community.

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LGBTQ dating app Grindr issues police warning to users in Egypt

Fear and unease shuddered through Egypt's LGTBQ+ community this week after police reportedly arrested dozens using the dating app Grindr.

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Egyptian police using fake Grindr accounts to arrest users, app says

Grindr says police are using fake accounts and taking over real accounts from members who have been arrested.

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