Bumble

I have been using Bumble for a while, I have had no problems until a few days ago when, while writing to a contact, all of a sudden the app kicks me out and shows me a page requiring me to verify my profile.

I contacted the support which has never replied and leaves my account open and my data, profile and pictures on the systems without my consent.

Profile verification means sending them a photo with the same posture shown on the screen. This is optional, I have never used it before and I have had no problems until now. I went to read the Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions where I found that they use face recognition technology to scan your face acquiring biometric data about you.

Biometrics is like your fingerprints, highly sensitive data that uniquely identifies you. In the wrong hands, it would be disastrous.
I got concerned as I don't see the reason why I should give away such sensitive data on a social media / dating app which does not follow the strict security measures of Government systems for handling passports for example.

Since they use this technology, I have decided not to go through the verification process as I reckon is too invasive and a step too far for the purpose. I contacted support to remove permanently my account. The support doesn't seem to exist, nor do they reply to try and explain what they do, how they do it, and solve the situation. They kick you out of the app without any reason, forcing you to go through the verification process in a sneaky way.
It's worth mentioning that even fake profiles appear as "verified".

The experience with Bumble is not good unfortunately and I suggest everyone not to use their service.
I will also proceed to make sure that Bumble permanently deletes my account and my data.

I will write the same review on Google Play and other social media platforms, hoping that potential users will desist and avoid Bumble.
Real disappointment.

Just another fake app/website for finding "love". They just want your money. More fake people. Don't waste your time!'nn

U get likes from profiles u can't see but u never see them in the scroll feed (except the real ones)

They don't give you any way to contact customer service they want to keep billing you even when you don't want the app anymore it sucks!

This is based on my own experience, men with hidden intentions, liars etc nobody serious there
Everyone's playing some game
Sad

I canceled my account and they still take payment out with NO refunds. I got premium and no views. Just a scam.

All these dating sites employ the same business model - how they market the sites is the only difference. Their primary objective is to make money, not help find you a partner.

So, onto Bumble. This is what you can expect, from a male perspective: -

I would say 70-80% of the profiles are fake including the "verified" ones - and that's a conservative estimate.

Many of the photos look suspiciously like pro stock images. Either that or many women have their own personal photographer.

The photos are staged, women raising a glass of wine or champagne, completing marathons, hiking photos, canoeing, standing against a wall mural with angel wings, in exotic locations.

Typically they like wine or gin, yoga, cheese, hiking, gym, running, horses, weightlifting, skiing, and various outdoor activities.

Many profiles answer to the zombie apocalypse plan is "to go down the Winchester until it all blows over". Strange how so many from all over the UK drink in a pub with the same name. No, this is not a selectable answer from a list. These are bot fake profiles.

The classic, "You must be able to make me laugh" is all over the site.
As is "looking for a partner in crime".
90% of the women have nose piercings.
Oh, and animal-ears filter pics.

Many narcissists register on Bumble just to advertise their Instagram page.
You get the posers and pouters, attention seekers, egotists, show offs, who have no intention of dating.

The usual algorithm on these sites is to lure you in at first, you will get plenty of attention, likes, and chats, maybe a couple of actual dates. Soon, the same profiles that you previously swiped left on mysteriously reappear. Then after a few weeks, the activity will slow down almost to a halt, you will be left with false likes you cannot see until you pay for membership, enticing the unaware and desperate user to fork out his cash. People have reported paying for the premium package in order to see the women who have liked their profile, only for the likes to vanish once they upgrade.

Reportedly, cancelling a subscription is extremely difficult. Also numerous reports of people getting banned for no reason after paying for a lifetime subscription.
Bumble? More like Swindle.

Overall it's a demoralising experience, as it is on all these sites. Avoid them all.