Dating-app bots, like all chat bots, are coded software to simulate a chat with users utilizing natural language processing. Often times, they are used to spam or scam users, given how advanced some these bots can be in mimicking human conversational patterns.

What are Tinder bots used for?

Bots comprise more than half of the web traffic. Not all of them are malicious, but scammers can use them to extract information or infect you with malware. Planting bots on Tinder lets scammers reach a large number of potential victims in a relatively short time.

Is Tinder just bots now?

Despite being one of the smoothest and easiest-to-use dating apps, Tinder is full of fake accounts and bots that can ruin the whole user experience, warns Gonzalez. Dating-app bots can not just fool people into opening their hearts, some can fool people into opening their wallets.

Why do guys ask for your number on Tinder?

Chances are that, if your match asks for your digits, then theyre interested in taking things to the next level. And if you feel comfortable giving out your number at that point, then go for it. You should know, however, that exchanging numbers doesnt mean you and your match are on the same page about meeting up IRL.