oh Tinder is testing identity checks for British users. The process works by providing a passport or driver's license, which can be used to compare the 'selfie' version with a user-generated video.
Anyone who applies to try out an early version of this tool will have a marker on their profile to ensure their age and appearance are authentic.
The dating app has repeatedly been the target of fraudulent profiles, putting users of the platform at risk.
Solidarity Association 'Victim Support' In statements to the BBC, it said the move was welcome but that apps like Tinder “must go further”. “It would be a strong step to guarantee a person's identity on a mandatory basis on all dating apps,” a spokesperson for the organization said.
“Love cheating is a devastating crime, especially because of the shame and stigma associated with it,” he added.
In this case, known as 'catfishing', it involves one person initiating a romantic relationship with another online, while pretending to be someone else. Not a few times with the intention of gaining the trust of another and demanding money.
Users who pass the identity verification will get a blue camera icon. If they complete both steps, they will have a blue 'right' mark on their profile – including age.
The system was first tested in Australia and New Zealand in 2023. They concluded that they were more likely to 'match' than those who did not verify their identity.
Apart from the United Kingdom, the tool will also be tested in the United States, Brazil and Mexico.
Also read: Tinder and other dating apps accused of encouraging compulsive use
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