In August 2018, it was estimated that Tinder had reached 50 million users. People from all over the world are using this app and we are using about 10 million people every day.
The total number of swipes per day on Tinder is 1.6 billion, and the number of daily matches is 26 million. Celebrities also take part in some of these matches. A profile of a famous person may be lurking in your stack.
If you run into someone famous, you definitely want to know if it’s the real deal. Can Tinder guarantee that they are?
How Does Tinder Celeb Account Verification Work?
Tinder verifies celebrity profiles to protect its users from scams. To check if an account has been verified, look for a blue badge similar to the one you see on verified Twitter accounts.
These blue badges are handed out to celebrities and public figures. You can also see them on brand profiles. Celebrities can email Tinder to have their accounts verified.
However, not everyone who is effective gets the blue verification badge. For example, if you’re a big name on Instagram, it makes sense to want your potential spouses to know that it’s really you.
But Tinder may not see you famous enough. In this case, your best bet is to associate your profile with your Instagram account.
Why Celebrity Verification Is Useful
Unfortunately, there are many different ways Tinder has gotten used to cheating on people.
It’s easy to get a celebrity’s name and photos and create a profile. Many people do this type of fishing for attention. Some find a way to trick you into donating.
There are other dangers as well. For example, some scammers may request nude photos and then use them to blackmail you.
Of course, profile verification won’t protect you from all scams, but it’s a useful preventative measure. When you meet a real celebrity, badges will give you some reassurance.
What Celebrity Profiles Are Usually Like
Typically, celebrities like to avoid attention when on Tinder. So they can hold a picture or two, and they’re usually selfies or candid ones. However, this is not a universal rule.
You may run into a celebrity in your pile even if they don’t live in your city. In this case, they use Tinder Passport, a feature that lets you find matches anywhere in the world. When someone uses Passport, the location field in their profile remains blank.
What Is The Precise Way To Check If A Match Is Using Their Real Photos?
If you’re suspicious for any reason, it’s perfectly reasonable to ask your partner to take a new selfie. This is a good way to confirm that they are who they say they are.
It’s best to be open about your doubts. If someone is candid about who they are, they won’t suspect you. You can send a selfie to clear any awkwardness.
Which Celebrities Have Used Tinder?
Many celebrities choose to avoid answering questions about dating sites and apps. Some are vocally against online dating. Still, there are many celebrities who are open about Tinder existence. A few prefer anonymous accounts, but most just use their real name.
Here are a few of the famous actors, musicians and sports stars who tried their luck on Tinder at one point:
- Hilary Duff
- Ashton Kutcher
- Katy Perry
- Laverne Cox
- Zac Efron
- Florence Welch
- Lily Allen
- Ryan Lochte
- Conan O’Brien
Not all of these celebs hope to find one to date. Some are just looking for new friends when they’re on a tour.
Are All Verified Accounts Real?
When a profile has a blue badge, Tinder ensures that this person isn’t hunting you.
But there is another possibility. Tinder has occasionally used fake accounts to advertise brands, movies or TV shows. For example, you might come across a verified “account” of a fictional character.
The movie “Ex Machina” was a notable example of this. To advertise the movie, Tinder created a profile for the main character played by Alicia Vikander. This character interacted with real people with whom he was matched.
What was the purpose of this commercial stunt? It was supposed to draw attention to the main themes of the movie. “Ex Machina” explores artificial intelligence, sincerity and authenticity. The idea was to make people question who they could trust.
Tinder users were understandably upset by this scam. The app has been criticized for playing with its users.
The “Ex Machina” stunt took place in 2015. Today, ads are easier to recognize. They contain logos or other obvious clues.
Last word
If you come across a celebrity on Tinder, check to see if their profile has been verified. If not, you should report them for fishing. But if it’s verified, take a few moments and check if it’s an ad.
And if you’ve come across a real celebrity, why not swipe right? You can have an interesting conversation with someone you wouldn’t normally meet. There is even the possibility of sparks flying.
