Logo for social media app Wizz
Wizz has been removed from both Apple’s App Store and the Google Play Store over accusations it was used for sextortion scams.
Created by developers from the French firm Voodoo, Wizz was launched in 2019 with the aim of connecting strangers online in safety. “Expand your world meeting unexpected online people,” is one of its promotion lines, and while not explicitly aimed at teenagers, they appear to have been a key segment of its users.
“Apple and Google are seeking more information on our app,” said a spokesperson for the Wizz app, “We are working closely with their teams to clarify our platform’s extensive safeguards for users. We hope to resolve this matter soon.”
