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More Online Daters Lie About Their Identity Than You'd Think

More Online Daters Lie About Their Identity Than You'd Think

Summary

A recent survey by ClarityCheck found that many online daters lie about their personal details. Around 25% of people using dating apps admitted to not being truthful about things like their relationship status or location. This has led to a decrease in trust among users.

Key Facts

  • The survey involved 4,800 users from the U.S., UK, and EU.
  • 25% of online daters admitted to lying about their identity.
  • 63% of users said they had matched with someone who turned out not to be truthful.
  • 54% of surveyed users are considering doing background checks when dating online.
  • Two-thirds of users aged 25 to 45 doubt the truthfulness of dating profiles.
  • Reasons for lying included privacy concerns (35%) and fear of rejection (28%).
  • Misrepresentation can range from minor omissions to more serious lies, like using outdated photos or lying about age and job.
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