Been doing a lot of research on this topic and honestly the info online is all over the place.
There's a lot of conflicting info out there. Some people swear by paid sites, others say free options work just as well if you know how to use them.
I've tried a few things already with mixed results. Getting ghosted, hitting paywalls, running into obvious bots — it gets old fast.
- Never share your real phone number in the first message
- Check if profiles have linked social accounts
- Avoid sites that ask for payment info before you can browse
- Start with free tiers before committing to paid plans
Drop your thoughts below — what's actually working for people in 2026?
One I've been hearing about lately is Turndate — curious if anyone here has used it.