Verification, and how to date confidently.
Spark is built so you know who you're talking to. Here is exactly what our verified badge means, how we catch fake accounts, and what to do if anything ever feels off.
The member is asked for a fresh selfie copying a pose picked at random, so a saved or borrowed photo cannot pass.
A Spark moderator checks the selfie against the profile photos before the badge is granted.
Every upload is checked against existing profiles, so the same person cannot run two accounts with the same pictures.
Verification is free for every member, and verified members also pay $10/month instead of $15 as a thank you for keeping Spark authentic. Verified profiles are also given a gentle boost in Discover, so they are seen earlier. You can also switch Discover to verified members only with the toggle above the deck. Your verification selfie is stored privately: only the reviewing moderator ever sees it, and it is never shown on your profile.
Get photo verified →A verified badge means the person in the photos is the person running the account. It is not a background check, and it says nothing about someone's intentions. Use it as a starting point for trust, not a replacement for your instincts. Everywhere you see someone — your matches, your chats, groups, and the Lounge — a blue badge marks the members who proved their photos are really them. Tap any badge to see exactly what was checked.
First dates belong in a café, bar, or park — never a private home or a car. Take your own transport there and back.
Share the plan, the place, and the time with a friend or family member, and check in when you get home.
A quick call confirms the person on the screen is the person in the photos, and takes the pressure off the first date.
If anyone asks you for money or financial details, report and block them immediately.
Open the profile or press and hold a message, then choose Report. Reports go straight to a moderator — the person is never told.
Blocking removes the match, the messages, and any chance of contact from that account. You can do it in one tap from a chat.
You can pause your profile, hide it from Discover, and request an export or deletion of your data whenever you like.
In an emergency, contact your local emergency services first. Spark moderators review every report and can warn, suspend, or permanently ban an account.