Tinder steps up against fake profiles with eye scans

Dating apps have a big problem with bots posing as real people. Now Tinder is trying something new to fix that. Instead of just trusting users to say they're real, it wants proof. Eye scans can show someone is human, not software. Other companies are also fighting fake accounts this way. Over $300 million was lost to romance scams in one year alone. That’s why apps are getting creative with verification. Scammers on dating sites often move fast, sending sweet talk before asking for money. Some profiles look perfect at first glance but disappear when asked to meet. Others avoid video calls or real photos. These tricks aren’t new, but AI makes them harder to spot. Tinder says better checks can help users trust each other more.The system uses a special device called “the Orb” to scan eyes. It takes a quick look but doesn’t save the image. Users get a badge proving they’re real. That badge might even give them more visibility on the app. The goal is to make online dating safer without giving up privacy. Not everyone likes the idea of eye scans, though. Other apps like Zoom and Shopify are trying similar tricks. They want to stop scammers from impersonating people in meetings or on websites. Big companies are spending money on tools that block fakes before harm is done. It’s a cat-and-mouse game, but this time, the users might win.