San Diego Woman Asks for Phone Numbers for Her Dates. Then She Immediately Opens Venmo: ‘FBI Hack’
She doesn't use Venmo just for money.
The modern dating scene can sometimes be tricky to navigate, from trying to handle rejections to knowing how much “eagerness” you should show after just meeting. But for women, safety has always been a top dating priority. A TikToker shared her “hack” to feel secure with potential dates using the payment app Venmo.
TikTok content creator Sara Caroline Bridgers (@sarcar_) shared a video detailing how she utilized Venmo for more than just her payment needs, but as a way to find out more about her potential dates beyond their first name, dubbing it her “dating FBI hack.” She claimed that women need to be more mindful of who they go on dates with.
“Now that my little heart is feeling mended. I’m like, in the thick of going on dates again. I love dating, I’m having so much fun,” Bridgers said. “But naturally, I want to do extensive background checks on, like, anyone I consider going on a date with. Heavily looking into who they are.”
Venmo can show a person’s full name
According to Bridgers, such a task is normally difficult, as only a name and phone number are given upon meeting someone. Unless a social media handle or their full name is given, you would remain in the dark about the type of person they are, or whether you would feel safe enough to meet them in person.
A woman once went on a Hinge date, but her safety was put into question when her date allegedly made jokes about killing her. So Bridgers’ extra step before meeting her potential dates isn’t that far-fetched.
Bridgers said her Venmo “FBI hack”, which she pointed out was just social media stalking, was taught to her by her best friend and has worked for nearly all of the people she dated so far. “If you put someone’s phone number into Venmo, their full name will pop up like almost 100% of the time,” said Bridgers. “[I] had to share that in case it wasn’t common knowledge, cause it was a game-changer for me.”
You can also do this “hack” with other apps
Most payment apps require their users to register using their full legal name, as it is a regulated transfer service involving money. Identity verification is also needed from time to time to keep access to the app’s services. However, Venmo offers its users an option to change their display name if they wish to do so.
While some viewers were already aware of this “hack,” others thanked the San Diego-based TikToker for the tip for their future dates. “So can we go on a date next week,” one comment read. “Writing that down,” another said.
Some viewers also shared their own ways to obtain more information—like asking for a picture of their date’s driver’s license. Commenters also claimed that aside from Venmo, the same can be done using Zelle and Cashapp without the need to add the user. While the online stalking can seem a bit over-the-top, it’s never too much when it comes to one’s safety.
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