Tinder is testing mandatory facial recognition security features in the US to verify profiles and combat fake accounts.
New users in California must undergo a biometric 'Face Check' scan to confirm their identity, preventing impersonation and catfishing.
The Face Check scan ensures that a user's face matches their profile photos and can detect duplicate accounts using the same face.
The Face Check feature has been previously tested in Colombia and Canada with positive results, and Tinder will assess its reception in California before potentially expanding it nationwide.