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October 26, 2022 08:45 am
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/26/23424169/hinge-video-verification-feature-romance-scams-catfishing
Hinge plans to add video verification feature as romance scams soar
Match Group dating app Hinge is rolling out a new verification feature next month that will allow users to prove who they say they are by filming a short video selfie, Wired reports. The optional feature will prompt users to record a short clip, which Match Group will then compare against the photos posted on their profiles using a combination of machine learning tools and human moderation. If a user passes the test, their profile gets a “Verified” badge, providing an additional assurance to would-be daters.
The launch of the feature comes as the amount of money lost as part of so-called “romance scams” is soaring. In February, the FTC reported that people lost a record $547 million to these scams in 2021, an increase of 80 percent...
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/26/23424169/hinge-video-verification-feature-romance-scams-catfishing
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