To learn first hand just how interesting and sometimes terrible the resulting dates are from Tinder, Bumble, OkCupid, and the other dating apps can be, we went straight to the source. Washington, DC-based Trustify, a startup making it easier to conduct in depth background checks, was kind enough to lend us some of their team members and friends to share past dating stories.
Granted not all apps and sites are created equal, even the most simplistic of offerings such as Tinder have some safety features. From seeing that you have mutual friends and active social accounts, to controlling who gets to start the conversation (Bumble), there are quite a few ways the apps and sites attempt to encourage positive experiences. For New York City-based Hinge, they focus even more on transparency. Beyond features and security, here are some crowd sourced red flags to look for in a potential date:
Red Flags on Dating Apps
Beyond the red flags, there are some other common methods to put in place prior to meeting up in person. So there you have it. If you are looking for an eventful and potentially awkward dating story to tell, ignore the red flags and forget the due diligence. If you are really looking for love in the digital age, google search your intended. Discloser: I was formally Trustify’s Director of Content Marketing
