Hookup ID: The Secret to Meeting More Hot Women Online
“Can I see some ID?”
No, it’s not the cops asking. Or the liquor store cashier.
It’s the neighborhood hottie you’re hoping to hook up with.
In this post you’ll learn everything you need to know about how hookup ID’s work and how to get one.
It’s 2022 and women everywhere are demanding that men get hookup IDs to prove they’re safe and can be trusted.
Heck, even celebrities like Laura Ashley Samuels want men to get verified. And she recommends DateID.
Has a woman asked you to get a hookup ID badge, card or certificate? How about security meetup clearance or a casual dating pass? They all serve the same purpose, which is to verify you.
If you want to meet up with her, and have a decent shot at “closing the deal”, you’re gonna have to get verified.
The good news? You’ve come to the right place.
I’m going to explain exactly how it all works–and how you can get verified and get your ID instantly. So that your love interest doesn’t slip away.
Why do so many women require this?
Simply put, online dating isn’t safe for women. And the more casual things are, the less comfortable they feel. If there’s an age gap it gets worse.
For starters, sex offenders are known to target women on dating apps – it’s a fact. Violent crime is up 5x since 2016. It’s shocking. And if all that were not enough, women have to contend with catfishing and romance scams.
It’s understandable–and entirely reasonable–that they want men to get verified.
A brief history of the Hookup ID
I founded our company more than five years ago, because I wanted a quick-and-easy way to prove to women I was safe and could be trusted. The idea of a hookup ID caught on fast and before I knew it I was getting interview requests.
We were featured in DatingAdvice.com, Global Dating Insights, Mobile ID World, Planet Biometrics, Biometric Update, and Internet Security Buzz. View our press page to learn more.
We quickly became the leading Dating Verification company worldwide. Fast forward to 2021 and we’ve issued hundreds of thousands of IDs, globally, that have helped men and women connect safely online.
Here’s what just a few our satisfied customers have to say.
No ID, no date!
Dear men: Give me one good reason you won’t get verified on DateID. Seriously, what are you hiding. No ID, no date!
It’s important to stay safe!
After meeting a creep who turned out to be sex offender, I started using DateID to check up on men I meet online. It’s important to stay safe!
I feel safer with DateID
Bottom line, I feel safer when men have been verified by DateID. I’m definitely more likely to meet up!
This is legit
Honestly thought this whole ID thing was a scam until I tried DateID. Turns out the ladies love this. Highly recommended!
Works everywhere
I’ve used my ID on everything from Xwoo to Ashley Madison to Tinder. This works everywhere. It’s the only ID you need.
Easier to meet women
Been amazed at how much easier it is to meet women now that I’m verified.
No more catfishing
I used to get catfished on dating apps all the time. Since I started using DateID this has ceased to be a problem.
Getting more hook ups
I’m getting more hook ups after getting my ID. Since dating apps have sex offenders on them I think it’s reasonable that women are asking for this–especially when it’s casual.
Definitely helping
Women I meet online are constantly asking me to get verified–and I can’t blame them. I got my ID and it’s definitely helping.
How to Get Your ID
Are you ready? Watch the short video further below to see how to get your ID.
Our state-of-the-art technology enables you to complete the ID verification process in real time, which means you'll get your ID instantly.
You'll see me complete the verification process in 90 seconds flat.
The following video is on a desktop computer but it works even better on your phone.
My Verified Gold profile includes ID, age, photo and location verification. You can see it live here: dateid.com/remy.
After we’ve verified your account, you will be granted a Bronze shield. But don't stop there because it's not enough for you to get your ID.
You'll need to complete all your verifications to level up to Silver and Gold. Just follow the instructions once you log in.
Please note: We can't issue your ID until you complete all your verifications.
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FAQs
How do I get my Hookup ID and how does the verification process work?
Our Hookup ID Card is universally compatible with all dating sites and apps. We offer location, photo, age and identity verification. We also offer sex offender registry clearance. For meetup verification upload your passport or drivers license, and get a facial scan. An ID verification badge will be added to your profile. ID verification is available to Gold members.
Who should sign up for a Hookup ID?
You should sign up if 1) You’re a legit online dating user and are looking to show other users you’re legit and/or 2) You want to background check your dates to make sure THEY are legit.
What is Hookup Verification?
Hookup Verification is a protocol for verifying that people using dating apps are accurately representing themselves online, so that everyone is protected and stays safe.
Is DateID the best online dating identity verification platform?
DateID, which is universally compatible with all dating sites and apps, is the original Hookup Verification platform. Our award-winning technology has been featured in major online dating and verification/Internet security publications, including DatingAvice.com, Global Dating Insights, Information Security Buzz, Mobile ID World, Biometric Update, and Biometric World.
Do I have to provide a credit card?
Verifying your location, photos, and social media accounts is 100% free, with no credit card required. For age and ID verification and sex offender registry clearance you will have to purchase a Gold membership. Gold members come with several additional perks including personal reputation controls, three instant background checks (so you don't waste your time on bad dates or get scammed) and priority phone and email support.
Great, I’ve got my Hookup ID Card. What now?
Our ID is universally compatible with all dating sites and apps and makes it easy to show other users you're verified and legit. Additionally, when anyone searches for you on DateID, you will come up as a verified member rather than someone who is unverified. This will already give you an advantage because people know you’re real. Better still is to pick your username, which is also your profile URL. Then, level up to Silver or Gold, and share it on dating apps. You can also watermark your photos and upload them to dating apps so that other users know you are legit. People who have done this are reporting getting more matches and hook ups. And don’t forget to background check your dates. Always look up before you hook up!
Beware Fake ID's
With the growing popularity and demand for IDs, it's no surprise that there are many hucksters out there selling fakes.
Fake hookup IDs are really no different than the fake IDs your friends had in high school: they're expensive, can get you in trouble and rarely work as advertised.
So join DateID free today, and advise your love interest to do the same (if she hasn't already).
And if crosses your mind that DateID could be one of the scams, rest assured we're legit. But you don't have to take it from me: see our customer reviews, media coverage, TrustPilot Score, and ScamDector rating.
Getting back to the fake IDs...
Let’s face it: most men cannot resist the prospect of hooking up with an attractive woman, especially single men on tinder and other dating apps. It's in the male DNA.
And that’s why the hucksters selling fake hookup ID are so successful: they're exploiting the irresistible appeal of casual sex to men.
How irresistible? Thousands of men across the Internet are opening up their wallets and paying $30 or more for fake hookup IDs. With 60 million online dating users in the US alone, my best guess is the scammers are raking in seven figures.
In the remainder of this post I dissect how this scam works, and what happened when I posed as a victim and bought a fake hookup ID. I documented the entire process with screenshots and will walk you through all of it.
But first, a little more background on this scam.
Here’s a typical example of how the scam begins on Tinder.
She’s hot! No surprise men are falling for this one.
How the FAKE Hookup ID Scam Works
If you’re a man using online dating apps there’s a very good chance someone tried to sell you a fake ID.
Update February 2021: Hundreds of men have written in and it's clear that there are MANY versions of this scam. Dozens, if not hundreds. It goes by many different names, which we will get into further below. Just because it does not follow the below pattern does not mean you're not being scammed.
I learned about this scam after encountering it myself, and decided to research it further. Eventually, I went ahead and put my credit card down and bought a hookup ID just to see what would happen (more on that later). The scam typically goes something like this:
Get the one and only REAL hookup ID
I am going to give you all the details of what happened when I bought a fake hookup ID. But I also want to show how our legitimate ID verification platform for dating works.
If you didn't already watch the video when I posted it earlier, now's your chance.
If you want to increase your matches and hit rate, watch now. If you don't, you can keep scrolling. If you have concerns about whether or not DateID is legit, you'll find links to our extensive media coverage at the bottom of this post.
Old and Widespread Romance Scam
Fake hookup ID's have been around for years and are still going strong today. How do I know? The hucksters are running expensive Google Pay-per-Click ads. Just run a search for “hookup ID” and you will see these ads everywhere.
They look surprisingly legitimate. And they're all fake.
Ads like these typically cost one dollar more every time you click on them and at scale that really adds up. If the scammers are spending thousands of dollars on these ads it means people are following through and actually putting their credit cards down. Otherwise the scammers would be losing money.
Sophisticated Scammers Based in Russia or China
The fake hookup ID scammers are quite advanced. Using bots enables them to run the scam at scale and they have penetrated dozens of dating apps.
These dating apps are legitimate companies that absolutely do have security measures in place, but they continue to be defeated. After all these years they somehow have still not been caught and shut down. My best guess is they’re operating out of Russia, but it could also be China.
Brilliant (and Devastating) Marketing
These scammers are not just tech savvy engineering geeks writing code while holed up in a dark room. They’re really good at marketing, too. In addition to being all over the dating apps with bots, they've launched dozens of fake websites that are posing as legitimate sites specializing in online dating security, and promoting fake hookup ID's.
If you run a search for “hookup ID“ or “online dating security ID“ or “meetup ID” or "dating security ID" you will one way or another find your way back to the same scam.
Update February 2020: They've added new names for the scam, including casual dating id, betchakan clearance, Casual Hookup Clearance, casual verify, safe casual dating verification, Safety Permit Verified MeetUp Pass, Online Dating Security and Clearance Badge, security hookup id and safe meet scan.
These fake sites all endorse the hookup ID or a similar scam, including linking directly to the many websites that take your credit card. Even taking it a step further, they acknowledge that there are hookup ID scams and direct you to the only one that is “legitimate”.
The Dating Security Advisor, as seen advertised below, is one of the site you're most likely to come across.
Google Ad promoting the fake Dating Security Advisor website
The Gaasha ID Scam
The Gaasha scam is truly next level. "GASHA" stands for Global Awareness About Sexual Abuse. Posing as a non-profit for abuse victims, they conveniently also offer a fake verification service. For $40 you can get a gaasha ID (don't do this!).
So I Bought a Fake ID
So what happens if you actually buy a fake hookup ID? Like I said, I went ahead and put down a credit card (well, a cash card, actually) as part of my research for this article. In exchange, I was supposed to get what appeared to be an actual ID card with my photo and a unique identification number added to it. It was even supposed to have a bar code!
I was hoping my fake hookup ID would look like one of these beauties (apparently some scammers have better photoshop skills than others).
I landed on the below site after visiting the Dating Security Advisor website, a fake site owned by the scammers. 
With the prospect of hooking up with likes of that sultry model, who *wouldn't* enter their email address? I went ahead a did so, but disappointingly nothing happened. They may just be using this site to collect email addresses. So I tried a different route: I went to the Hookup VIP website (another fake).
Above is the Hookup VIP website. I went ahead and followed the instructions despite the broken English, and plunked down $30 for a lifetime membership.
$30 Down the Drain
Here’s the receipt. A company named Amethyst Online Marketing Sales collected my money. Did I get my ID delivered within the next 48 hours as promised? Unfortunately no, it never came at all. I lost $30 so you don't have to.
If It Seems Too Good to Be True, It Probably Is
Look, it’s extremely rare for any woman to want a hookup, let alone an unusually attractive one. Most have men throwing themselves at them which means they get the pick of the litter and don’t have to settle for a hookup.
Next time you match with someone who seems out of your league, think twice before clicking on any links she sends you and never, ever put down your credit card!
Easy to Fall for the Hookup ID Scam
When you’re lonely and single it’s easy to fall for the hookup ID scam, and that’s why these criminals have had so much success.
If you're tempted to laugh at people who fall for this scam, think again. These scammers are extremely clever and exploit mens' worst instincts, and it could probably happen to you, too.
So, rather than judge, try to empathize with these victims. Spread the word so that fewer online dating users fall for it!
How to Avoid Romance Scams
DateID's free tool make it easy to bust romance scammers. To learn how, read our post on how to avoid romance scams. We will not ask for your credit card.
FAQs
How long has the hookup ID been around?
The first hookup ID was reported all the way back in 2016, but it’s possible it has been around even longer. It’s amazing that people are still falling for this scam in 2020.
How many different versions of the scam are there?
This is unknown, but there are definitely dozens of versions, spanning multiple fake dating websites. I found four different websites ready to take my credit card. Most likely the hookup ID scam was first run successfully by one group of hackers and then it attracted many copycats. Known variations on the same scam are the dating security ID, meetup ID, swipe hookup, safety hookup clearance, secure hookup ID, online hookup ID and just hookup. Update February 2020: They've added new names for the scam, including casual dating id, betchakan clearance, Safety Permit Verified MeetUp Pass, Casual Hookup Clearance, Online Dating Security and Clearance Badge, casual verify, safe casual dating verification, security hookup id and safe meet scan.
Can I order a physical hookup ID card?
You can, but it definitely won’t ever arrive at your doorstep. The scam promises to send you an actual ID card with a barcode if you pay up. Presumably you could meet someone who would want to scan your card before hooking up with you. When you think this through it could not be more ridiculous, but men fall for it nonetheless! We at DateID have had more than one man call in and ask us to sell them a physical ID card.
Is the Dating Security Advisor website legit?
No, www.datingsecurityadvisor.com is a fake website owned by the scammers. They own dozens of web properties and even have videos. Additional examples include www.hookupvipid.com and www.hookupidpro.com. Anything you find on the Internet promoting them, including videos and Google ads, is illegitimate.
Are the Meetup ID, Dating Security ID, Hookup Safety ID and Dating Verification ID the same scam?
Yes, presumably in order to keep people from catching on, the scam goes by many names including the Meetup ID and Dating Security ID.
What is the difference between DateID and the scam IDs?
DateID is the one and only legitimate website for verifying that your online date is representing themselves accurately. Everything else is a scam. Our identity verification software uses bank grade security to make sure everything and everyone is legit. We don’t send you a physical card – you get an online profile instead.
Should I sign up for DateID?
Depends. You should sign up if 1) You're a legit online dating user and are looking to show other users you're legit and/or 2) You want to background check your dates to make sure THEY are legit. You should NOT sign up for DateID if someone is asking you for any form of dating verification besides DateID. Why? Because DateID is the only legitimate dating verification platform. Everything else is a scam.
Hi, I have been on online dating web sites and have been contacted by women who have also given me their link to get verified. Still keep getting scammed. Lost thousands of dollars and still no ID. Is this dater’s ID real? If so how do I get one, and what is the cost?
Hi William, so sorry to hear that. You’re not alone–this has happened to thousands of men.
We are legit. You can read about us here:
http://www.datingadvice.com/online-dating/dateid-screens-potential-partners-before-you-meet-up
http://www.globaldatinginsights.com/news/yoti-collaborates-with-dating-verification-service-dateid/
http://www.biometricupdate.com/201909/dateid-to-offer-dating-apps-yoti-biometrics-for-identity-verification
http://www.mobileidworld.com/yoti-teams-dateid-boost-trust-online-dating-09100
http://www.planetbiometrics.com/article-details/i/10466/desc/yoti-and-date
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I have paid out over $10k for a Jumio id.
Most of these charges have been to Datebook.com.
Is this legt or have I been scammed.
At the moment they are telling me only 1 more step to go.
Hi Peter. Unfortunately, the Jumio ID is a scam. Contact your bank immediately to start recovering your money.
Hi im a male living in the uk I meet this woman on abeldlove.com site she liked and commented on my profile, i liked
her and her profile so I commented her back, afterwards she wanted my hangout, I couldn’t get her on WhatsApp we were chatting it was really going good, we showed pictures of eachother she’s visiting my location to see one of her best friends, anyway she wanted to meet me but she ask me to show a Jumio verification id, she gave me a link on my email but I couldn’t access it, then she told me to contact admin, then admin contact me to get my verification id it said you only have to pay £5 I put in my details and it sended me to locals**friends.com and had to pay about £47 but I didn’t get my id, she and the admin helped me but still no luck she told me it was only £5, but I told her if it’s possible meet me without a jumio verification id but she kept asking me to get one, I kept pushing but she still needs me to get one but I couldn’t find one anywhere. I don’t know is she a scammer?
Yes, the Jumio ID is another version of the scam. Don’t pay any more money.
Does your service also include Canada?
Yes, it’s internationally valid.
So yeah, I’m a gay male and this definitely just happened to me. Some guy contacted me on a website, I talked to him a bit, all of a sudden I was signing up for some silly website to verify that “I” was legit (how ironic) and the next thing I have a $75 charge for a service I didn’t ask for, then he also wanted me to sign up for something else. He then got extremely defensive when I started asking questions.
I never thought I’d fall for something like this, but it just goes to show it can happen to anyway. Sigh.
Yes, it really can happen to anyone, including me. These scammers are incredibly skilled at exploiting vulnerabilities and getting into your head :-/
Thanks because I’ve been messaging with a scammer for two days. She ask me to have an Hookup-ID to prove her I an clean (not an abuser, not a rapper, not a slasher, aso…) I had suspicion on the website and I have fond your explainations about the topic. Thank’s a lot.
You’re very welcome. Glad you didn’t fall for it.
So, securedmeetings.com I’m presuming is also under the scambrella then I take it? Good to know. Equally good that I used a debit card from an account that is being deactivated in the morning due to a former friend breaking in and stealing my checkbook. There was a balance of 1.77 in the account when he stole it, so I guess there’s that anyway.
Scam indeed! Thanks for letting us know, we’ll add it to the list. Glad to hear the damage was not worse!
Once they have cc details, and there was only 60 cents in that account, can they keep checking that account when ever they want, meaning the id scammers to try and get money from it
Honestly not sure. Bottom line, don’t put your credit card down.
I joined some dating sites back in the 90’s and hotties on those were all hot and bothered to chat and meet, until I actually paid to be a premium member – then the chats stopped. I thought THAT was a scam, but this is a level above. I appreciate all your info/research but I have one question or observation. It seems a little ironic that you say “they acknowledge that there are hookup ID scams and direct you to the only one that is “legitimate”.”, and then insist that yours is the only real site. Care to help me understand that?
Oh, not just the 90’s but recently I said “WTH” and joined another. Same routine but did get an email and started chatting with a (you guessed it) sweet little thing that asked for my Hookup ID badge. I didn’t even know what that was and Googled and found your page. I asked her for hers and she said it is being delivered but doesn’t have it yet (??). Obvious red flags there.
Thanks for sharing, Lawrence! Yes, this is a really bad scam. Regarding your question about the irony, you’re smart to be skeptical. For proof that we are legitimate, you may want to check out some of our recent press coverage: https://www.about.dateid.com/press/
Hi
I appreciate the info provided here.
I’m in a wheelchair and as you say… that voice in the back of your head speaks but is ignored.
I’ve been shunted through a number os sites each requiring cc info, ph number, email and even a photo.
I feel so stupid. Each of these sites has a join and monthly fee I wasnt aware of. These debits are pending on my cc statement and I’m assured they will be removed once I fulfill the final step in the process which is to purchase a $100 gift card not online admittedly but at a major supermarket chain of gas station.
My Meetup ID will then be confirmed. A pending version was sent to me by the woman I’m chatting with. It looks legit. A lot like a drivers license.
I can’t believe I’ve given out so much vital personal info.
Is there anything I can do to minimise the potential future impact of having supplied this info? Thanks.
Know anything about the Global Security Assessment website (globalsecurityassessment.com)? Just had someone wanting to hookup ask for this one..
Thanks Greg. This is another version of the scam. Scary how real it looks!
Hey just had a beautiful girl on Snapchat try and get me with this…I had never heard of it either so I looked it up and found this article. I wouldn’t have paid for one anyways, I always assume they’re trying to scam me! This one was http://www.discre******arance.com.
That website is convincing. Thanks Spencer!
Hey, not all the girl on the sites are running scams, I found one recently and we are planning to get married. I’ll tell you why guys get scams: because want to see the nude photos.
Maybe, but if she’s an overseas bride you need to be careful.
Hi Remy
I was sent this link for a meet up ID: https://go.trak.com/click?o=171&=3916&link_id=173
Are you able to tell me if it’s a fake?
Yes, another scam, unfortunately.
Two days ago I met a beautiful girl on a dating site and she sent me a link that I should have a hookupid and we can date, they asked me for a avatar, name and photo ID with a payment of 350€ for the card and they told me that after the dates I will get the money back after the date. I have already paid them and then they told me that I have to put a deposit of 1550 euros to complete the procedures and my money will be returned to me after the date, but I decided to cancel the registration. Then they sent me that I must complete the procedure, otherwise we will take the necessary procedures and settle this in a legal issue. What do I do ?
Hi Montase. I’m afraid you’re caught up in a scam. Nothing should be so expensive. We only charge $69.95 for our ID. Contact your bank immediately, and cease all communications with the scammers. They can’t hurt you other than to take your money.
I am talking with this lady and has asked for dating id, gave me this site addy to sign up to,
https://epicpersonals.com/l.phpvlid=384&wid=50621&subaffiliate=61641&color_bb=2196f3
Is this another fake one??????
Yes, all the epicpersonals profiles are scams.
https://linktr.ee/SafetyHo0kupForm
https://registrationofaccount.com/sca1/290e
Here are some other links that I believe are part of these scams going around.
Found a chick on tinder, added her on Snapchat and she texted me trying to convince me she’s down for hookups, no strings attached, I was really into it until she started talking some nonsense bullshit about a safety form for hookups. That’s when my brain clicked and said it’s a scam. So if anyone is reading this please be careful.
lot of scamming bitches on tendermeets.com. tendermums and uptoflirt, all run by the same company from the UK with office in Cypress and all using whatsapp or viber , then ask for you to verify your ID or buy them a cash card from your local shop, even some of them have local mobile numbers while working from Canada or UK
Have you heard of a hook up room scam?
uhm here, [email protected], email or msg the international hookup assistant here in hangouts for faster response. for our hookup room
Yes this is another version of the same scam, thank you for posting it. If you’re reading this, do not email that person!
I’ve got contacts giving me all different address’s. I’ve picked-up a DateID and no-one wants to do any-thing with it.
I’m getting the request’s of:
https://secured-dating.com
https://www.securecasualdating.com
~Some ‘International Hookup Assistant’ via Google ‘Hangouts’.
https://www.beenverified.com
To list a few of them…
Yes there are more examples of the same scam. Thanks for sharing, Hunter!
After all this, how do I know DateID is not another scam?
Glad you asked! Read our reviews here: http://about.dateid.com/reviews/
I just had a hottie want to hook up and sent a link to “Find a f buddy.” I went to the site and it was by invitation only. She asked for my email but I haven’t given it to her and so far nothing wanting my credit card yet anyway. Is that a scam as well. We have chatting on IG. This is like the 4th time this has happened to me in just the last couple of weeks. Thanks for tips here.
What about Etits assurance. I’ve got a girl says I need to get one of these. . I think is scam she say it cost 300 dollars
I’ve also had a girl ask for jumio vertification.
Scam and scam!
I think I’ve been scammed by ‘Safetefee.com’ and ‘Billercard.com’. Literally coming to terms with it now. I have just blocked my card and ordered a new one. In situations like this is there any hope of ever getting refunds? Do you recognise these websites as scam sites?
I’m suprised I never imagined I’d ever fall for something like this but I let my guard slip.
Your money is likely gone but you should of course contact your bank and do everything you can, if you have not already. Try not to feel too bad, it can happen to anyone!
Hi, I’v recently been scammed of 67 bucks for a Casual Dating ID, they wanted another 100 to get a card delivered which I gave my head a shake and did some research and thankfully smartened up. I used paypal and as it turned out the money went to some guys name. I was not fcn happy. Is MeetUp ID a scam as well ? It sure looks like a legit website. I’m trying to figure what to do to get one , I’ve seen at least 6 different looking ID badges
Hi Wayne, there are lots of fake ID’s out there, including people who are creating fake versions of our ID. We’re the original ID for dating and are the only company endorsed by the Global Internet Dating Association. Steer clear of the others.
Hi Remy and team, I have a beautiful woman ready to meet but she is asking me to get an id, she has provided me details of what appears to be a verification site but I am sceptical. I have worked out that they are based in the Phillipines by the name of globalclearance.
Have you come across this one before and are they legit?
Sounds like a scam. Be careful!
So, hookupID is a scam, right? This woman asked me for that one, is a system that you pay 350 for the ID and after the date, you receive 300 back, they claimed that it is a way to protect the woman and you from any harm.
Yes, that’s a fake hookup ID, glad you spotted the scam!