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Tea Dating Advice Data Breach Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Tea Dating Advice Inc. data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Tea Dating Advice Inc.
Tea Dating Advice Inc. operates the Tea app, a platform designed to promote dating safety for women. Unlike traditional dating apps, Tea does not match users but instead provides a space for women to share anonymous reviews, warnings and advice about men they have dated or are considering dating.
The app verifies all users are women through a selfie-based identity check, aiming to create a safer environment and deter catfishing.
What Happened?
On July 24, 2025, Tea Dating Advice Inc. experienced a significant data breach that exposed sensitive information from its user base. On July 25, 2025, it was discovered that unauthorized access had occurred to a legacy data storage system, which contained information from over two years ago. The breach was first reported by 404 Media, who found that the exposed database was posted on 4chan.
The breach affected users who signed up before February 2024 and included approximately 72,000 images. Of these, about 13,000 were selfies or photo identification submitted during account verification, while another 59,000 images, comments and direct messages from within the app were also accessed without authorization.
Information Exposed:
- Direct messages
- Drivers licenses
- Facial imaging (selfies for verification)
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you used the Tea app and signed up before February 2024, your sensitive information may have been exposed in this breach. This includes personal identification documents and private communications. Data breaches of this nature can put individuals at risk for identity theft, fraud and other privacy violations.
You have rights under state and federal laws when your personally identifiable information is compromised.
These rights may include:
- The right to be notified of the breach
- The right to know what data was exposed
- The right to seek compensation for any harm or risk resulting from the breach
Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this incident. They can provide guidance on how to protect yourself, monitor your identity and credit, and pursue compensation if you have suffered harm or are at risk because of the breach.
It is important to act quickly, as there may be deadlines for joining a class action lawsuit or seeking other legal remedies.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in the Tea Dating Advice Inc. data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are investigating claims on behalf of affected individuals and are ready to help you understand your options.
Completing the below form is the first step to joining a potential lawsuit and protecting your rights.
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