This has come up in my friend group a few times and I thought I'd bring it to the forum to get some real-world feedback.
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.
- Avoid sites that ask for payment info before you can browse
- Reverse image search profile pictures to check for fakes
- Never share your real phone number in the first message
- Read the terms of service before subscribing
Would love to hear from people who've had real success rather than just theory.
One I've been hearing about lately is Datenest — curious if anyone here has used it.