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Safety & Trust

Building Trust in Roommate Apps: How We Verify Profiles

6/7/2025
6 min read
Building Trust in Roommate Apps: How We Verify Profiles

Fake roommate profiles lead to scams, ghosting, and bad living experiences. Here's how MyRoomy uses layered verification to create real trust — and how you can vet potential roommates safely. We’ll walk through each verification step in detail, show you dashboard screenshots, and share tips to spot fakes that slip through the cracks.

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Why Most Platforms Fail

  • Weak Identity Checks: Traditional apps rely on email or phone verification, which is easy to fake. We go further with government ID + selfie verification to confirm you are who you claim to be.
  • Lack of Community Oversight: Fake listings spread when no one is accountable. We counter this with active moderation, user flagging, and 24-hour response guarantees to investigate any suspicious activity.
  • Shallow Background Checks: Many apps don’t verify rental history or criminal records. We partner with trusted data providers to surface any major infractions, with the user’s consent, before you swipe right.

Our 3-Layer Verification Approach

1. Government ID scan with liveness check to prevent spoofing. 2. AI-based photo comparison to ensure the selfie matches the ID. 3. Community flagging for ongoing safety — every flag triggers a manual review within 12 hours. Since launching, this model has reduced fake profiles by 94% and increased completed move-in rates by 37%.

Red Flags to Watch For

Even with verification, stay alert for warning signs: reluctance to video chat, pressure to move quickly, requests for money upfront, or narratives that keep changing. Keep records of all communication, and trust your instincts if anything feels off.

Staying Safe When You Meet

Even with verified matches, we recommend: always meet in a public place first (coffee shops or co-working spaces work great), video chat beforehand to see the person in action, and set clear expectations in writing (via email or chat). Safety is a shared responsibility — you get out what you put in.

Community Success Stories

• Jane & Laura matched through our ID + photo process, now co-host monthly book clubs together. • Raj spotted a fake profile thanks to our flagging popup, preventing a $1,200 deposit loss. • Marcus discovered his perfect match while scrolling our safety dashboard during lunch break.

FAQs: Verification & Privacy

  • Q: Is my ID data secure?: Absolutely. We encrypt all uploads end-to-end and purge raw images after verification completes.
  • Q: Can I opt out of community flagging?: Flagging is voluntary but highly encouraged—more eyes make the platform safer for everyone.
  • Q: What if I don’t have a government-issued ID?: We support passports and national IDs from over 50 countries. If yours isn’t listed, contact support for manual review.

Recommended Resources

• Whitepaper on digital ID best practices: myroomy.com/whitepaper • Webinar: 'Trust & Safety in PropTech' — recorded session available on YouTube. • Blog series: 'Inside Verification' — upcoming deep dives on biometric liveness checks.

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