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age verification link scam

A dating app match sends you a link to an external site claiming you need to verify your age before meeting, which harvests your credit card information.

Never click external links sent by matches — legitimate dating apps handle verification within the app.

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U.S.

premium membership phishing scam

A message claiming to be from a dating app offers a free premium membership upgrade via a link that leads to a phishing page designed to steal your login credentials.

Only upgrade your dating app membership through the official app or website — never through external links.

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U.S.

safe dating website redirect scam

A match on a dating app suggests moving the conversation to a 'safe dating website' that requires registration with a credit card, which then charges hidden fees.

Stay on the original dating platform — there is no legitimate reason to move to an unknown external site.

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U.S.

dating safety ID scam

A match demands you obtain a 'dating safety ID' or 'hookup clearance' through a website that charges your credit card for a worthless verification badge.

Recognize that no legitimate dating platform requires a separate safety ID — this is always a scam.

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U.S.

STI testing verification scam

A dating match demands you get tested for STIs through a specific website before meeting, which charges for a fake test or collects your health and payment information.

Get STI testing through your own healthcare provider or a reputable clinic — never through a link from a dating match.

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U.S.

photo verification scam

A dating app match asks you to verify your photos through an external site that collects your selfie and personal data for identity theft or deepfake creation.

Use only the built-in verification features of dating apps — Bumble, Tinder, and Hinge all have native photo verification.

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