How to Spot a Badoo Catfish Before They Spot You

Dating on Badoo can be fun, exciting, and even a little addictive – until you realize, the match that you’re crazy about, has 4 different identities.

With half a billion users, catfishers can sneak in despite all the safety checks. Sure, Badoo fights back with Photo Verification, Private Detector, and Deception Detector, but even the best systems can miss a few.

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Here’s how to spot a Badoo catfish before they spot you.

1. Their Badoo Profile Vanishes Right After Matching

You match, chat for a bit… and then poof – gone. No, you didn’t accidentally unmatch them – Badoo deleted the profile. It’s common for fake accounts that send mass messages to get caught.

And don’t worry, you didn’t “miss your chance.” When this happens more than once, it means you’re running into a highway of dating site catfishers.

You can reduce meeting fakes by turning on “Show only verified people” under your search preferences.

2. Their Location Keeps Jumping Around

One day they’re 2 miles away, the next they’re in another country. Nope, they didn’t really travel for work or have an urgency.

It happens because scammers use VPNs or GPS spoofing apps to appear local. They’ll say, “I just moved here” or “I travel a lot,” but they’ll never actually know stuff about your city when asked.

Ask casual, local questions: “What’s your favorite café downtown?” If they dodge, give a vague reply, or take ages to answer, they’re not a local.
Tap their profile → report → fake location. Badoo tracks IP inconsistencies internally, and reports help flag those accounts.

3. Their Badoo Pictures Are Almost Too Perfect

If their profile looks like an influencers’ instagram page, take a step back. Catfishers steal pics and use stock photos to present a perfect life. They usually have just 1-2 flawless shots with basically no sign of real life.

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If the same face appears under different names, report the account → Stolen Photos. Badoo’s Deception Detector removes verified fakes fast.

4. Scripted, General or Robotish Messages

“Hey handsome 😘”
“You new here?”
“What brings you to Badoo?”

If every chat starts the same, you’re talking to a copy-paste scammer or a bot running multiple profiles. Reply and they’ll immediately lead you off Badoo or steer the conversation towards money.

Ask a question that forces a real response, like “What was the last place you traveled to?” Bots can’t handle that level of context.

If they keep ignoring questions or repeat phrases, hit Report → Spam or Bot – Badoo’s Private Detector can flag and remove these within minutes.

5. They Push You Off Badoo Too Quickly

If “I barely use Badoo, let’s talk on WhatsApp” gets too pushy or constant, you should know: that’s a scammer’s favorite line.

Once you move off-platform, you lose Badoo’s safety net – reports, scam and bot detectors can’t protect you anymore.

If they insist, reply with: “I prefer chatting here until I know you better.”

A genuine person will respect that. A scammer won’t.

6. Empty, Vague, or Constantly Changing Bio

Fake profiles rarely invest effort. No bio, random emojis, or recycled quotes – and some even switch photos, genders and ages every few days.

Real users, however, share something about themselves: hobbies, music, job, humor, etc.! So, if they keep changing personalities or they have no personality at all…they’re not real.

Watch for “Photo pending moderation” – it often means the picture failed Badoo’s Photo Verification checks. That’s how you know they’re most likely a catfish.

7. Their Messages Feel Off – or Get Too Intense Too Fast

Some fake profiles use auto-translation tools built into Badoo to talk in your language. That’s why you’ll see lines like:

“You look calm man. You love travel yes?”
“I am woman of destiny for you.”

They escalate emotions quickly – from “hi” to “I love you” in 48 hours. What might start off as a joke ends as a confession of love.

Be alert to language shifts or fast emotional jumps. Keep things light until you’ve seen them live (or via selfie, video chat).

8. They Talk Money, Crypto, or “Special Opportunities”

A verified “trader from Hong Kong” or a “widowed engineer” might start a sweet conversation. Then, they casually mention an “amazing crypto platform” or urgent needs.

The moment money or investments enter the chat, don’t engage, click on external links or pity. Block, report, and move on.

If you’ve already shared info, change your passwords, contact your bank, and report it to Badoo and relevant authorities.

If You’ve Been Catfished on Badoo

Block & Report – It helps Badoo moderators remove the account faster.
Save Evidence – Screenshots, usernames, and messages matter.
Search Your Photos – Check if they’re misused and make them private.
Reach Out – Catfishing hits emotionally. Talk to someone or join support groups.

Badoo’s built-in safety tools like Private and Deception Detector, Photo Verification, and Selfie Request exist for a reason – use them.

Not every user is a catfish, however, awareness is your strongest defense. To have the best experience while protecting yourself, go by these rules: