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Is This Hinge Email a Scam? How to Tell

Hinge scams include fake verification badge requests, romance scams that pivot to crypto investment pitches, and phishing emails impersonating Hinge support.

Reviewed by the Cautellus team · Last updated May 30, 2026

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Common Hinge Scam Types

Fake "blue check" verification badge scams

Romance scams that move to WhatsApp or Telegram

Pig-butchering crypto investment pitches

Hinge Premium subscription phishing

Catfishing with stolen photos

Example Scam Messages

These are examples of fake messages impersonating Hinge. Never click links in unsolicited messages.

“Hinge: Get your verified badge. Complete verification at hinge-verify.com”

“Hey, you seem genuine — let's continue on WhatsApp where I have better signal.”

Red Flags to Watch For

Matches who pivot to WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal within the first day
Verification badge requests via email links
Profiles with only professional/model-quality photos and minimal prompts
Quick disclosure that they "trade crypto on the side" with proof-of-profit screenshots
Refusal to video call or video calls that are always "glitchy"

Legitimate Hinge Contact Info

Visit hinge.co/help for support. Hinge's "Selfie Verification" is done in-app, never through external links. Report suspicious profiles using the in-app report tool.

Where to Report a Hinge Scam

If you received or fell for a fake Hinge message, report it to the authorities below. Reporting helps investigators track these campaigns.

FTC — reportfraud.ftc.govReport fraud and scams to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
FBI IC3 — ic3.govFile a complaint with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center.
Cautellus reporting guide →Step-by-step help on who to contact and how to recover.