Real people.
Verified.

A free way to prove you're a real person, and to know the people you meet online are real too.

A nonprofit fighting AI fraud

AI can fake voices, faces, and even messages from people you know. In 2025, Americans lost over $21 billion to AI scams, according to the FBI's annual report. The line between real and fake is harder to see every month, and until now there hasn't been a good way to check.

RealHumans is a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation. We don't store biometrics. We don't keep copies of your ID. We don't sell your data. We're free to use, and we plan to stay that way.

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How it works

Three steps. Ten minutes.

01

Fill out a quick profile

Name, email, location, a photo, and a couple of social profiles. Takes about two minutes.

02

Pick a time, or get verified by someone you know

If a RealHuman you know sent you their invite link, you'll skip the video call entirely. Just enter the code they text you. Otherwise, choose a five-minute verification slot that works for you. Verifications are done by trusted Guardians.

03

Meet a verifier and get your link

A quick 5-minute video call with a Guardian. They'll briefly see your ID to confirm it's really you. We never record the call and we never keep a copy of your ID. As soon as you're verified, you'll get a personal Proof of Personhood link you can share anywhere, plus your own invite link to bring in people you know without a video call.

Schedule your 5-min video verification

Where you should require RealHuman Proof-of-Personhood:

01

Marketplaces

Buy and sell with verified people on Marketplace, OfferUp, Craigslist.

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02

Online dating

Verify before you meet for coffee. Stay safer on Tinder, Hinge, Bumble.

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03

Money transfers

Wires, donations, peer-to-peer payments. Verify before you send.

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04

Elder scams

AI-cloned voices of grandkids and emergency calls. Verify before you wire money to a "relative in trouble."

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05

Apartment rentals

Confirm landlords and listings are real. Avoid deposit scams on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and rental DMs.

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06

Freelance & hiring

Confirm clients and contractors are real before you sign anything.

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FAQ's

Is RealHumans really free?+
Yes. RealHumans is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Verification is free, and we plan to keep it that way. We run on donations and the community itself.
Do you store biometric data?+
No. We don't use facial recognition or store any biometric data. Verification can be a one-time code from someone who knows you, or a short video call with a Guardian if you don't know anyone yet.
Do I need a government ID?+
Only if you're verifying through a Guardian video call. They'll briefly see your ID to confirm it's really you. We don't keep a copy, we don't take a screenshot, and the call isn't recorded. If a RealHuman you know is verifying you with a one-time code, no ID needed.
How does the 5-min call work?+
Two ways. If someone you know is already a RealHuman, they can pass you a one-time code, drop it in your dashboard and you're verified. If you don't know anyone yet, schedule a quick video call with a trained Guardian, they'll briefly see your ID and verify you on the spot.
Who are Guardians?+
Guardians are long-term members the community trusts. They look into reports of suspected fake or non-human profiles, and they help enforce the RealHumans Pledge.
Who runs RealHumans?+
A nonprofit foundation, founded in 2025. We're funded by donations and powered by the verified community around the world.

Trust doesn't
happen by accident

Want to be part of the community? Get verified, then verify the people you already know.

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