Now Tinder is set to trial this feature to boost security
New users will be required to take a video selfie during onboarding, which the app compares against other photos and checks against other accounts.
Verified profiles will receive a special badge, and Tinder will store a non-reversible, encrypted face map to detect duplicate accounts.
The feature aims to combat issues such as bots, spoofed accounts, romance scams, and catfishing, which have been significant problems on dating apps.
California is the first US market for this pilot, following its earlier implementation in Colombia and Canada.
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