Is Bumble safe?

To be honest, no dating app is safe  – and all of them are safe, if you are cautious enough. My apologies for sounding like a millennial aunty – but prevention is better than cure. I mean, I would rather take all the necessary steps to protect my personal information, instead of fixing things when it’s too late.

The point is to ensure that you are making safety and privacy a priority. So, it’s always safe to listen to what your gut is saying and use your judgment while interacting with anyone on the app. After all, you are talking to a stranger on the internet – the inherent risks will always exist. 

While it is not your place to take accountability for someone’s risky actions on a dating app, you can protect your privacy and be safe while having a great time on Bumble. Yes, it’s possible with me on your side. 

In this blog, I will talk about being safe on Bumble. In this context, I will touch upon:

Stay tuned. 

Is Bumble Safe? The Most Common Risks Of Using Bumble

As I was just saying, no dating app is entirely safe. I have spent a few years on Bumble – albeit on and off – but I was there. On that note, here are the top Bumble scams that you should always watch out for:

1. Bot Or Fake Profiles: 

This is very prevalent on Bumble and other dating apps. Instead of human beings using an account, bot accounts use Bumble. 

The problem? Firstly, you are under the impression that you are talking to someone who is a robot. Secondly, these bot accounts are typically controlled by software that was made for infecting a user’s phone. 

2. Two-Factor Authentication Scams:

Again, a very common scam that mostly happens on WhatsApp and other social networking sites. Sadly, dating apps are no longer free from these scams. 

So, scammers use this identity-verifying process to obtain access to a user’s accounts – and particularly the user’s bank account. 

3. Catfishing:

This one is a tale as old as time itself – for the longest time, people have lied about their physical appearance and financial condition in romantic equations. Naturally, catfishing is real and probably the oldest scam out there. Sadly, it’s still happening.

Ideally, on Bumble, when someone lies about their identity and uses fake pictures, it’s called catfishing – that is why you should always check when the account is verified or not before you start talking to them (or even swipe right on them for that matter).

4. Promoter Scams:

Promotional scams are perhaps the newest type of problem that people are facing. So, real people using dating apps to promote a product or a restaurant (or a bar) on Bumble under the guise of making genuine connections? Not cool.

Ideally, these scammers match with people and invite them to certain bars or restaurants, earning commissions for every guest they bring to the spot. 

5. Date Breaches And Privacy Concerns:

Data breaches and privacy concerns are always at the top of the mind for anyone dating online, or rather, doing anything online. So, while Bumble takes the right steps to ensure precaution against these issues, you have to understand that no dating app is ideal. 

As a result, if you are using this app, you need to ensure you are exercising enough caution and taking steps to protect your privacy on the app. 

How To Stay Safe On Bumble?

While Bumble has several features to protect your privacy, there are some hacks you can implement for an overall safe user experience. On that note, here are my top safety hacks for dating apps:

Always Protect Your Personal Information:

While communicating online, it is always best to protect your privacy. So, you should not share too many details on your profile and even in your conversations. 

Moreover, it takes time to build trust. As a result, if you have just matched, then you shouldn’t trust that person completely – and end up sharing your address, full name, workplace details, and other personal stuff. 

Recognize And Avoid Scams:

I feel in-app scammers get away only because we don’t pick up on the signs – on most occasions, there are multiple dead giveaways. 

For instance, if your match starts talking to you about money or tries moving to another app, then it should work like a warning bell inside your head. Also, it is best to trust your instincts in such situations and block such people. 

Communicate Safely:

This is an important point – with a dating app, you can have conversations directly within it. You don’t need to exchange personal information for chatting on a dating app. 

That way, even if the conversation doesn’t work, you can choose to unmatch and just move on. So, it is best to keep your initial conversations inside the dating app. I prefer sharing my Instagram or my number in a few cases – of course, there needs to be some amount of trust to do that. 

So, if anyone pushes you to move to another app or share your number, then it is best to treat it as a red flag.  

Meet In Public Places:

Of course, the point of being on Bumble is to go on dates – right? In that case, it is only normal for people to ask you out. But ensure that for the first few dates, you are meeting at public places.  

Also, let someone know your whereabouts – who you are meeting, where you are going, and share your location if needed. 

Is Bumble BFF Safer Than Bumble Dating?

Bumble BFF sounds interesting (I can actually vouch for that) – and it is becoming increasingly popular. The app has been designed specifically for people to make friends – the focus? On platonic relationships instead of romantic equations. 

Generally, Bumble BFF is relatively safer than Bumble dating. Having said that, it is not entirely risk-free. 

Don’t forget you are still talking to a stranger on the internet – you have to be cautious about being friendly with someone you have never met before. Moreover, it doesn’t entirely rule out fake profiles, scams, and inappropriate behavior. 

Also, what always works for me is listening to my gut! If you do not feel comfortable, then don’t proceed. So, just listen to your gut and have some faith in your judgement.