Millions of Tinder users warned of strict new verification rules to take on romance scams

TINDER is making it even harder for romance scammers to trick singles.

The popular dating app is boosting its existing verification process with videos.

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All members will be asked to update theirs in the coming months[/caption]

It’s already possible to upload a selfie to prove you’re real.

Until now, Tinder members would take still photos while holding a series of static poses, and these photos were compared against others on the member’s profile.

But you’ll have to complete a series of video prompts as well from now on.

Photo Verified members can also ask their match to do the same before chatting for better peace of mind.

And even better for anyone fed up with catfishing, you can opt to only receive messages from other Photo Verified members.

It comes as almost 40 per cent of all members have received their Photo Verified blue checkmark.

Early tests suggest more men have been likely to complete Photo Verification through the introduction of video selfie.

Tinder will now prompt all new members to Photo Verify when they create a profile.

“Tinder daters consistently tell us that photo verification is one of their most valued safety features,” said Rory Kozoll, SVP of Product Integrity at Tinder.

“The tool provides one more way to help members better assess the authenticity of their match.

“For our 18-25 year old members, being Photo Verified gives them a 10 per cent higher chance to match.

“We will continue prioritizing these methods to help make Tinder a safer place to meet someone new.”

In the coming months Tinder will ask all members to update to the latest version of Photo Verification that includes video selfie.

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