Most major dating apps ask users to verify that they havent been convicted of felonies when they sign up — but that language is easy to miss in the terms of service, and its on an honor system. Generally, it only comes up if another user makes a report. (All three companies ban people convicted of felonies.)

Do any dating sites do background checks?

1. Match.com. Match has set the standard for online dating since its launch in 1995. In March 2021, Match.coms parent company announced that it would work alongside Garbo, a nonprofit background check platform, to make online dating safer one background check at a time.

Does plenty of fish do background checks?

POF (Plenty of Fish) As one of the largest dating sites under Match Group, itll be interesting to see if Plenty of Fish rolls out a background checking option, too. Because when it comes to technology that keeps people safer, the more widespread it becomes, the better.

Can you get hacked on Plenty of Fish?

• Al users are advised that Plenty of Fish does not have any contact numbers, and you only contact customer care online through their website. Knowing this allows you to keep off fake numbers that people might use to scam use and they could even end up hacking the account.