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Tinder Expands Mandatory Selfie Verification to US Users to Combat Fake Profiles

Tinder is expanding its Face Check feature, requiring new US users to verify identity via video selfies. The move targets fake accounts and bots, with verified profiles receiving a badge. Early results show significant drops in bad actor exposure and reports.

Tinder’s New Identity Verification Initiative

Dating app Tinder is expanding its facial verification system, known as Face Check, to new users across the United States, according to reports. The feature mandates that individuals submit a short video selfie during registration, which sources indicate is designed to curb impersonation and ensure profiles represent real people rather than bots or fraudulent accounts.