Tea Dating Advice app Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (July 25, 2025) – The law firm of Federman & Sherwood has initiated an investigation into a significant data breach affecting the dating safety app Tea, following reports that sensitive user data—including selfies, government ID photos, and in‑app content—has been exposed online.
According to multiple reports, the breach has impacted approximately 72,000 images, including around 13,000 verification selfies and photo IDs, as well as 59,000 other images, public posts, comments, and direct messages.† The leaked content appeared in a thread on the online forum 4chan.† Tea confirmed the incident involved a legacy data storage system from over two years ago and said it showed no signs that current or additional user data was affected.†
The user accounts threatened by the breach primarily involved women who submitted photos for identity verification, trusting the app to protect sensitive information intended for internal use.† The exposure of such highly personal data raises serious concerns over user privacy and data security practices.
Federman & Sherwood is probing whether Tea employed sufficient data safeguards, properly managed legacy systems, and promptly disclosed the breach to those impacted. The firm is working to determine whether affected individuals may have legal recourse under consumer protection and privacy laws.
The exposed information potentially included:
- Name
- Date of Birth
- Government issued ID’s
- Address
- Photos
- Other sensitive information
What is Tea Dating Advice app?
The Tea app is a women-only app that allows users to anonymously share information and reviews about men they have dated or are interested in dating. It functions as a dating safety tool, where women can post about their experiences, both positive and negative, and share “red flags” or “green flags” about men.
Users who may have been affected are urged to remain vigilant by reviewing their credit reports, monitoring digital accounts for unauthorized activity, and considering identity theft protection services.
For more information about this investigation and potential legal action contact Federman & Sherwood.
FEDERMAN & SHERWOOD
Phone: (405) 235-1560
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