NGL app Archives

AppWizard

July 19, 2024

FTC Bans the “NGL” Messaging App From Serving Minors Over Bullying Concerns

NGL app faces ban on marketing to minors by the FTC due to concerns about cyberbullying and unauthorized data collection from underage users. The app has agreed to a million-dollar settlement and must now verify users' age and obtain parental consent for data collection involving minors.

AppWizard

July 10, 2024

In A First, FTC Orders NGL Messaging App To Block Underage Users

The Federal Trade Commission has prohibited the messaging app NGL from serving users under 18, marking the first time the agency has ordered a digital platform to cease operations for minors.

AppWizard

July 10, 2024

FTC Bans Popular Anonymous Messaging App NGL From Serving Minors In First-Of-Its-Kind Move

The lawsuit from the FTC and the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office revealed that NGL Labs marketed the NGL app to children and teens, misled users into purchasing premium accounts, and made false claims about their AI moderation tool. The app sent fake messages to users to encourage them to pay for premium services, but no names were revealed after purchase. The FTC banned NGL from serving minors, the first of its kind, potentially leading to further regulations. The app claims to have at least 200 million global downloads. FTC chair Lina Khan aims to regulate companies using AI without mass exploitation of users. Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón emphasized the severe consequences of cyberbullying among teens facilitated by the app.

AppWizard

July 10, 2024

FTC bans anonymous messaging app NGL from allowing users under 18

The FTC banned the NGL app from serving users under 18 due to unfair marketing practices, false claims about content moderation, and deceptive business practices related to its premium subscription plan. NGL Labs, the parent company, and the app co-founders reached a settlement with the FTC and the Los Angeles DA's office, agreeing to pay a fine and implement an age restriction on the app.

AppWizard

July 9, 2024

F.T.C. Bars Anonymous Messaging App From Serving Users Under Age 18

The Federal Trade Commission took action against the app NGL for violations of child privacy and consumer protection laws, marking the first time the agency has prohibited an online service from hosting minors.

AppWizard

July 9, 2024

In a first, federal regulators ban messaging app from hosting minors

The FTC has banned NGL from serving users under 18 due to allegations of tricking users into paying for subscriptions and exaggerating its ability to curb cyberbullying. NGL has agreed to pay a fine of million and stop marketing to kids and teens. The settlement highlights government efforts to protect children from harmful online content.