I've been wondering about this for a while now and figured this community would have the best answers.
The scam situation has gotten pretty bad on a lot of platforms. I've seen so many fake profiles that it's hard to trust anyone at first.
Most of the advice I find online is years old and the landscape has changed so much. Apps that used to be great have gotten worse, and some newer ones have really stepped up.
- Start with free tiers before committing to paid plans
- Never share your real phone number in the first message
- Avoid sites that ask for payment info before you can browse
- Look for verified badges where available
Would love to hear from people who've had real success rather than just theory.
One I've been hearing about lately is Datescout — curious if anyone here has used it.