Multiple arrests across the U.S. have involved adult predators who used Wizz to groom and assault teens they met on the platform, according to a report urging congressional action by Haley McNamara (executive director and chief strategy officer) and Lily Moric (communications and campaigns specialist) at the National Center on Sexual Exploitation.

Marketed as a fun way for teens aged 13 and up to make new friends, Wizz mimics the swipe-right, swipe-left mechanics of adult dating apps like Tinder, allowing users to connect with complete strangers for chats and potential meetups

According to reports, Wizz boasts over 16 million users, including nearly 4 million daily active ones, many of whom are underage teens in cities like New York, where the app has exploded in popularity.

Teens as young as 12 are swiping through profiles featuring provocative photos like shirtless selfies or sports bras and turning the supposed "friend-finding" app into a hookup hub riddled with risks.