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Paying for dateing sites

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keith1976
keith1976 Community member Posts: 9 Listener
edited October 2022 in Dating, sex, and relationships
is there anything i can do am disabled but dateing sites are to much to pay each month or every 3 months
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  • ByTheSea
    ByTheSea Community member Posts: 39 Connected
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    @keith1976 I agree, not only are they are costly but often unsafe as they are frequented by people who take advantage and scammers, so you are wise to stay clear. It is very difficult though, frequent here instead, do you go out or stay in ? If you go out are there any local groups you can join ( hobbies, trips etc )   
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  • diliz
    diliz Community member Posts: 3 Listener
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    ByTheSea said:
    @keith1976 I agree, not only are they are costly but often unsafe as they are frequented by people who take advantage and scammers, so you are wise to stay clear. It is very difficult though, frequent here instead, do you go out or stay in ? If you go out are there any local groups you can join ( hobbies, trips etc )   
    I agree with you. Unfortunately these sites are a magnet for cons and creeps. I have been fortunate and met someone on POF and been in a 9 year relationship, which has evolved into a wonderful platonic friendship. So, there are some gooduns, but sadly very few.

    I have been involved in exposing and reporting the lowlife vermin, romance scammers since 2004 when a dear friend got scammed. Trust me, these people are very determined and apart from the odd blatantly obvious scammers, the are cunning and pick on vulnerable people, but even Internet savvy users get conned.


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  • MollySco9
    MollySco9 Community member Posts: 5 Listener
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    I'm recently single and not getting much attention on dating apps. I'm wondering if paying for premium helps you get more, and whether I should pay
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  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,978 Disability Gamechanger
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    In terms of if premium helps you get more @MollySco9, it might be worth looking at what each dating app lists as the benefits of their premium. 

    Some premiums might not have that much extra benefit and may just be a source of funding the dating apps! Make sure you do what's right for you  :)
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  • Leo_Aces
    Leo_Aces Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 104 Courageous
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    As @L_Volunteer says it may be a good idea to have a look at what each dating site and app offers. Many sites and apps try to entice users with “premium features “ but in actual fact the sites and apps can actually be used on a basic level for free. 

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  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,978 Disability Gamechanger
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    Thanks for confirming @Leo_Aces. Do you have any additional advice you would like to share?  :)
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  • Leo_Aces
    Leo_Aces Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 104 Courageous
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    The only additional advice I would suggest is to perhaps take advantage of when dating sites and apps offer free trials. This will give you a good idea of what expect going forward. Read carefully about what you are signing up for before deciding to do so. Some subscriptions can be tricky to get out of!

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