These guides draw on official safety guidance, research, and common questions from people using dating apps. Read the scope and limits.

OurTime’s SMS verification is mainly an account and phone-number check. It can be reassuring to see that a profile completed a platform step, but it does not answer the larger question: can you trust what this person is telling you?

What SMS verification may show

OurTime says the process sends a confirmation code to a phone number and adds a phone-shaped badge to the profile. That may show that:

• the account completed the SMS step
• the person had access to that number at the time
• OurTime accepted the account for that feature

Read OurTime’s current SMS verification explanation if the badge or sign-up process has changed.

What a phone badge does not prove

Someone can control a phone number without giving you their real name, age, job, relationship status, or financial situation. The badge does not prove:

• that the profile belongs to the person described in every detail
• that they are single or ready for the relationship they describe
• that their emergency, investment, or travel story is true
• that they will respect a no
• that a first meeting is safe

This matters for anyone returning to dating after a long break. A polite conversation can still contain a claim you have not checked, and a badge can make a profile feel more settled than it is.

Watch for requests that change the conversation

Slow down if a match:

• becomes intensely affectionate before you have met
• says they cannot call or meet because of a crisis
• asks you to keep the relationship secret
• asks for a code, bank information, gift card, or crypto
• wants to move to another app before you feel ready

OurTime’s safety materials encourage users to report concerns and point to support resources. Keep using the platform’s own report and block tools, and do not let an account badge replace your own boundaries.

Read romance scam warning signs for older adults and what to do after sending money to an online match. If you want a private second look before replying, use the dating safety check without entering the person’s name.

Questions people ask

Before you decide what to do

What does OurTime SMS verification check?

OurTime says SMS verification uses a phone number and a confirmation code to help secure an account. The badge is not a complete identity or background check.

Does an OurTime phone badge prove someone is safe?

No. It does not prove the person's name, age, relationship status, income, intentions, or behavior toward you.

What should I do if an OurTime match asks for money?

Do not send money, gift cards, crypto, bank details, or one-time codes. Keep the conversation on the platform, save the messages, and report the account.

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