Badoo is a dating-focused social network founded by Russian entrepreneur Andrey Andreev in 2006. It is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus and London, United Kingdom, with offices in Malta, Russia and the United States.

Is Badoo a safe app?

Badoo is generally safe to use. Users can verify their profiles with pictures, phone numbers, or by linking social media. Having many ways to verify a profile deters fake profiles or fraud. To add to your safety, set your profile settings so you only get messages from users with verified profiles.