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Social Identity Verification Apps

The Legitifi App Helps Users Avoid Online Scams and Danger

— June 19, 2017 — Tech
Scams, fake identities and catfishing: these are just some of the dangers of meeting people online. If you’re a social consumer, the Legitifi app is for you. It’s a new, one-of-a-kind app that instantly verifies and validates identities. Whether you’re going on a date with your Tinder match, hiring a baby sitter or gardener, or picking up a great deal you got on Craigslist, it pays to be safe and know who you’re meeting.

With a unique algorithm, Legitifi takes data from social media networks like Facebook, LinkedIn, Tinder, Google and Instagram to confirm a person is who they claim to be. It’s people verifying people – and it’s easy to search for someone by their name or telephone number. If someone doesn’t have a Legitifi profile – it’s easy to invite them via text, email or Facebook Messenger. What do they have to hide?

Profiles in Legitifi show a completeness meter, which is easy to read and make sense of. The more complete the profile, the more legitimate the person is. Legitifi also shares publicly available data from the national sex offenders database – flagging profiles in black and noting the user may have a criminal background.

When users opt-in to a safe and honest experience, Legitifi believes the action deserves celebration and recognition. For every Legitifi profile created, the company donates 10 cents to charitable partners.
Trend Themes
1. Identity Verification Apps - Opportunity for businesses to develop apps that verify and validate user identities to prevent scams and fake profiles.
2. Data-driven Identity Confirmation - Potential for businesses to leverage social media and other online platforms to confirm the authenticity of user identities.
3. Safety and Trust in Online Interactions - Growing demand for solutions that provide a safe and trustworthy experience in online interactions.
Industry Implications
1. Online Dating - Online dating apps can benefit from incorporating identity verification features to enhance user safety and security.
2. Gig Economy - Platforms in the gig economy, like babysitting or gardening services, can adopt identity verification apps to build trust between service providers and consumers.
3. E-commerce - E-commerce platforms could integrate identity verification apps to minimize the risks of fraudulent transactions and protect buyers and sellers.
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