How Dating Apps Detect Fake Profiles: Behind the Scenes (2026)
Dating apps spend millions on fake profile detection — AI moderation systems, machine learning classifiers, human review teams, and behavioral analysis algorithms running 24/7 across billions of interactions. Yet 1 in 4 Americans still encounter fake profiles (McAfee, Feb 2026), POF still accounts for 78% of fake installations, and $1.3 billion is still stolen annually…