Is it illegal to pretend to be on tinder?

Its a crime that could get you sued and thrown in jail. Most states have laws that make impersonating another person illegal. In addition to being charged with a crime, you could be sued for invasion of privacy or, more specifically, appropriation of name of likeness.

Can I use fake name on tinder?

Lying on Your Tinder Profile Our answer would be yes, since using a fake name may create an impression of attempted catfishing or impersonation. So make sure to use your real name on Tinder, or at least your nickname. A match will become suspicious if they find out youre using a fake name on the app.