As Featured in Modern Luxury
Safer Meaningful Connections
Designed exclusively for singles over 40, LovelockDating is a new San Francisco-based dating app putting safety, authenticity and trust at the heart of every match.
by Lauren Stone / Modern Luxury
When Dr. Barbara Finck, a retired physician and lifelong problem-solver, found herself back in the dating pool during the pandemic, she was met not with romance but with a string of scammers. She realized something: no one was truly protecting users. So, she did what any mission-driven innovator would do, she created LovelockDating, a dating app that values authenticity, safety and meaningful connections.
Launched in early January in the San Francisco Bay Area, LovelockDating is not just another swipe-right scenario. Designed for singles 40 and older, the app ensures safety and real connections with rigorous background checks and video interview verification. Every user is vetted before they can even access the platform, raising the bar for digital dating and making it unlikely for scammers to slip through the cracks. Fueled by a desire to protect others from falling victim to romance scams, an epidemic that costs Americans over $1 billion per year, according to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, LovelockDating offers more than just a match. It offers peace of mind.
"LovelockDating does the work upfront so you can relax and enjoy meeting new people. We're here to make sure it's safe to look."
Whatever the connection, it requires a secure foundation to blossom. LovelockDating is offering a post-launch special: the first 1,000 to complete registration get four months free. So, what do you have to lose? Try the LovelockDating app now on Google Play and the Apple App Store, or sign up for the web app.
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The first 1,000 members to complete registration get four months free. Verified. Authentic. Real.
Or sign up on the webFeature by Lauren Stone. Originally published in Modern Luxury. Photography by Michael Mooney.
Frequently asked questions
What is LovelockDating?
LovelockDating is a verification-first dating app for single professionals 40+. Every member is verified with ID matching, a live video interview, and a background check for bankruptcies and felonies before they can access the platform.
Who is LovelockDating for?
LovelockDating is designed exclusively for singles 40 and older who want a serious, secure dating experience, not swipe-volume or hookups.
How does LovelockDating verify members?
Every member completes ID and selfie verification, a live video interview, and a background check through Checkr Trust. No bots, no catfish, no unverified profiles.
Is LovelockDating safe from romance scams?
Yes. Because every member is background-checked and video-verified before they can message, romance scammers cannot slip through. Americans lose over $1 billion per year to romance scams, according to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, and LovelockDating exists to stop it.
How much does LovelockDating cost, and is there a founding offer?
LovelockDating offers five tiers at $50 per month or $500 per year (Leader, Friend, VIP). As a post-launch special, the first 1,000 members to complete registration receive four months free.
Where was LovelockDating featured?
LovelockDating and founder Dr. Barbara Finck were featured in Modern Luxury magazine in a spotlight titled 'Safer Meaningful Connections,' written by Lauren Stone with photography by Michael Mooney.