Asking here because you guys tend to give more honest answers than most places online. Public first meetings are non-negotiable. Coffee shop, bar, food court — somewhere visible.
Safety first always. Meet in public, tell a friend where you're going, and trust your gut. The paid sites at least weed out some of the tire kickers. Free sites tend to attract more bots.
The paid sites at least weed out some of the tire kickers. Free sites tend to attract more bots.
A few things worth keeping in mind:
- Screen recording during video chats is a real concern. Keep personal identifying details off screen.
- Payment requests from matches should always be treated as a scam regardless of the story behind them.
- Use a Google Voice number instead of your real number when you're still getting to know someone.
- Tell a trusted friend where you're going and share your live location during a first meet.
- Platforms with active moderation and real reporting tools are worth prioritizing over free-for-all sites.