This the most trusted dating question has been bugging me for weeks, so asking outright.
For anything in the the most trusted bracket, video call before you meet, no exceptions. Separate email and location permissions off, then worry about the most trusted dating.
The honest version of the most trusted is that it takes longer than anyone admits. Free tiers handle the most trusted dating app better than they used to, which genuinely surprised me.
The the most trusted advice that actually worked was the least exciting version of it.
Tinder
Badoo
Lovoo
Happn