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Are you trying to avoid submitting a selfie for verification on Bumble? Since both real people and AI facial recognition tools are used to compare your profile photos to your verification selfie, it's impossible to bypass or trick the verification process. This wikiHow article teaches you about Bumble's verification process and why you can't avoid it.
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Why Verification Is Important
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You can feel safe knowing that verified profiles are actually who they say they are. If you're tired of catfishing or fake profiles, verification will help you out. [4] X Research source A blue badge with a star inside it appears next to verified accounts, so you know that the person you're chatting with is actually the same person in the photos . [5] X Research source -
It's a conversation starter. Once you're verified, you can send a verification request to a person in your chats to make sure you're talking to the actual person. [6] X Research source If you ever find yourself struggling to start a conversation with people on Bumble, asking for verification can give you something to talk about. -
It shows people that you're serious about finding a match. If you verify your profile before someone requests that you do so, you're showing potential matches that you're proactive and trustworthy.
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What if I don't want to verify my profile?
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If you're feeling too insecure to use real photos on Bumble, have a confidence-building photoshoot. If you take better pictures of yourself , you shouldn't have to resort to using phony photos on dating apps. Anyone can look good with the right lighting, poses, and camera techniques. [7] X Research source -
Switch to a different dating site or app. If you're opposed to the idea of verification for privacy reasons, try an app that doesn't require you to verify your photos, including OKCupid, Plenty of Fish, Match.com, and eHarmony.
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References
- ↑ https://bumble.com/en/the-buzz/bumble-profile-verification-reasons
- ↑ https://bumble.com/en-us/the-buzz/request-verification
- ↑ https://bumble.com/en-us/the-buzz/the-end-of-catfishing-introducing-photo-verification
- ↑ https://bumble.com/en/the-buzz/bumble-profile-verification-reasons
- ↑ https://bumble.com/en-us/help/how-can-i-verify-my-profile
- ↑ https://bumble.com/en-us/the-buzz/request-verification
- ↑ https://bumble.com/en/the-buzz/best-bumble-profile-photo-tips
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