Singletons left horrified as ‘creeps’ start using Vinted to date – but app bosses say it is ‘strictly prohibited’
TINDER. Hinge. Bumble. They’re all apps that people use to date.
But it seems “creepy” singletons are making their way over to second-hand site Vinted to secure dates.
One user was trying to buy an ‘Apple Pencil 2nd Generation’ and sent the seller an offer for £37.50.
Then, the seller sent a bizarre message to her, reading: “I’d love to take you on a date if you’re single and over age.”
She took to Facebook to share the strange exchange, and people were quick to joke that “Vinted is the new dating site”.
However, others warned that such messages could have serious safety consequences.
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One penned: “Thank God you didn’t buy it, that’s so creepy.”
Another said: “What the actual f**k, what creep is using Vinted to date?”
Others called the seller a “cheeky bugger” and warned women to “stay safe” using the app, as if she bought the pen, he might have access to her address.
The message sent is against Vinted’s policy.
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The app’s community standards guide reads: “Private messages between members are for exchanging information regarding the items on the platform.
“Violent, hateful, racist, extremist, shocking, sexist, discriminating, pornographic or sexual messages are strictly prohibited.
“Including those containing descriptions of illegal and immoral acts, encouraging illegal acts or drug use, or containing links to pages with the type of content mentioned above.
“Private messages should always show respect to everyone involved.
“Anything indecent, hateful, or illegal will be removed by Vinted, as per our Terms and Conditions.
“If a private message violates our Community Standards, seems spammy, inappropriate, or even like a threat to the whole Vinted community, please help us spot it by reporting it to the Vinted team.”