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Fake Badoo profile? Let’s see.

It may be real romance, but many romance scams start with a borrowed face; upload your match’s photo and we’ll check public profiles for it under other names.

1The doubt

Sound familiar?

  • Profiles that look a lot alike

    Different names, different cities, the same smile. Borrowed photos tend to get used again and again.

  • A match from far away

    Perfect photos, a job overseas and feelings that arrive very fast.

    “I never felt this way so quickly. Is it fate?”

  • A “little gift” request

    Credits, a premium upgrade or a gift card: just this once, just to keep talking.

2The check

Before you open your heart, check the photo.

One photo from their profile is enough; we look for that face on public profiles across 20 platforms, under any name.

  1. Your photo

    Use a photo from their profile or one they sent you, cropped to a single clear face.

  2. Our legwork

    Badoo isn’t one of our sources, so we look for that face on 20 public platforms outside it.

  3. Your call

    Each possible match links to its public page with a similarity score. You compare; we never contact anyone.

3What turns up

What actually stops a romance scam?

The photo check is one part; the real protection is sticking to these four habits, every single time.

  • Never send money, gift cards or crypto to a match
  • Keep chatting on Badoo until you’ve had a video call
  • Check whether their photo is used under other names
  • Report anyone who asks for money, however politely
A similar face is a reason to look closer, not proof. And an empty list clears no one.

Sample: Instagram, @mila.demo, 90% face match

  1. 1Opens on Instagram
  2. 2Similarity score, closest first
  3. 3Another name, same face

Found something?

  1. Put the pages side by side
  2. Ask for a quick video call
  3. Keep the chat in the app for now
  4. Report the profile if it doesn’t add up

4Before you meet

Red flags worth a second look.

  • Requests for payment, credits or gift cards
  • An opener that reads like copy and paste
  • The same photos on several accounts
  • Never quite ready for a video call

Ask for a two-minute video call

A real person can wave hello; a borrowed face always has an excuse.

Look after yourself; leave the rest to Badoo.

Check only adults who agreed, with photos they showed you; a result never hands you a name, address or number.

What you may search

Your own face, an adult who clearly consented, or someone you are legally authorised to investigate.

Prohibited uses

No minors or images you have no right to use, and never to stalk, harass, profile, or decide on jobs or housing.

Every search is logged. Accounts that break these rules are closed without refunds.

Questions, answered.

Do you search Badoo?

No. Badoo isn’t one of our sources, and we can’t see profiles or messages inside it. You upload a photo from the profile, and we look for the same face on public pages across 20 platforms.

What are the signs of a Badoo romance scam?

Everything moves fast: big feelings early, a push to switch to WhatsApp or Telegram, never a video call, and sooner or later a request for money or gift cards, or a pitch to invest. Any one of these is reason enough to slow down.

What should I do if my Badoo match is using fake photos?

Stop sending money or personal details, report the profile in Badoo and keep screenshots of your chat. If you’ve already lost money, contact your bank and report it to the police.

Does a match mean my Badoo date is a scammer?

No. A similar face means the photos deserve a closer look; it can also be the same person with another account. Compare the pages yourself and ask for a video call.

Can I check someone from Badoo before we meet?

Yes, if they’re an adult who agreed and the photo is one they showed you. You’ll see which public pages show a similar face, and that helps you decide whether to meet.

How much does a search cost?

One coin is one search. Coin packs start at $1.99, and coins never expire. Searching often? Pro unlocks every result for $4.99 a week, $9.99 a month or $19.99 a year, billed in US dollars.

Give your heart, not your money.

Add their photo; if that face shows up under other names, stop sending anything and report the profile.