Are dating apps scams?

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normalice · Accepted Answer

It's kind if an inverse scam. Still a scam but for backwards reasons. The idea is sound - single men and women with minimal chances of finding someone in real life come to dating sites in equal numbers to find each other there. But pretty much instantly men figured out that they could use the anonymity offered to look for ass without needing to put themselves out there. So dating sites were swarmed by men looking for a hookup, vastly outnumbering men who are genuinely looking to date.

The women on such sites quickly figured this out and mostly left unless they were truly desperate, also looking for hookups, or were there for entertainment and not trying to take it seriously. The people who made the site saw the immense imbalance and probably figured fake female profiles solve like three problems at once. They make it look like the proportions are more even. They keep the horny men busy so they are somewhat less likely to bother women there for dates. And they frustrate horny men when they discover most of the women they want are fake, so they leave the site thus making the proportions more equal.

Unfortunately, this last bit didn't happen as there is a daily influx of new horny men who are do not have the confidence to put themselves out there in real life and so will avoid it at all costs no matter how hopeless it seems. So, since the concept of a dating site is ruined by horny men, the people who run the site probably just caved and decided to make money off it with outright scams.

VoyeurGuy · Accepted Answer

What most people do not realize is that most of the larger and more well known dating apps are all owned by the same company. They all run on the same principles.

A name for it has even been coined. The lonely heart economy. These sites and apps are mainly aimed at men. No great mystery why. Men are simply a soft target, being easier to entice with one more sexy photo or manipulated with 1 more like from a stranger. They are designed with the carrot and stick model in mind. There is always more girls if you pay a fee. You can always subscribe to see the spicier photos. Give more money and your profile will be shown to more females. Always an endless loop to get more money from you.

I can't remember the exact app or site that was looked at for a statistical analysis for market purposes. 37% of all male profiles and 74% of all females profiles were found to be fake. They run on AI and algoryrms and were used in all the ways I stated above.

So, if you've ever had a long, sexy chat with a hot, sexy profile on Tinder or whatever one you choose, chances are good you were talking to an algorythm.

provokeesmokee · Accepted Answer

Increasingly, yes.

Literally the business model. And the algo.

They don't give a fuck if you get love. They give a fuck if you pay them. So they'll do everything they can with their app to make you think you have zero chance at love unless you subscribe.

Then they'll adjust your results to make you want to pay for more boosts or whatever.

Dating apps are maybe 5 years from becoming basically mobile gatcha games.

DishLady · Accepted Answer

Yeah genius… A lot of the profiles are fake to hook new (pro/prime/vip) clients and then you have the endless catfishing, the folks who post pics of themselves in their 20s when they’re in their 40s/50s, etc etc etc.

Avicenna · Answer

If you're looking for hookups with unattractive women, they're kind of useful. Otherwise, don't waste your time.

DannyUk2017 · Answer

Haven't you figure it out by now?, They are "filled" with A. I. to "make you pay", for everything... Haven't you noticed that when you just "sign up" you'll have 100's of messages and Matches, and to be "able to read them, or see who's watching you profile, you have to become V. I. P?", then then AFTER THE PAY, messages (some of them are GONE), or all are the Same... for example: "Hi DannyUk" how are you today? Or "DannyUk" i seen i caught your eye, or..."DannyUk" tell me more about you, etc, etc... all "these messages" are an engagement for clickbait, or to be frank... for "click & pay" per message to read/write... i'm saying this as i've been there and done that... so Stay Far Away from them... None of them are Real Anymore, No Profiles, No Messages...

Mr_twoface · Answer

Definitely not scams but that there are usually used for hookups. However, I have friends and family who met their partner through Bumblebee and Tinder and are still married today. If lucky you can find your lobster among the hundreds of potential but its also like finding a needle in a haystack.

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

LOL kinda. Such sites men are lookin for the most prettiest women to date and women looking for the most handsome and successful men on there so your chances of matching to what people on there are looking for is small unless you significantly drop your standards.

Nirmroth · Answer

Nah only pay Premium stuff when you're getting results in the first place.

If you pay for stuff while having nearly zero likes or only getting maybe 1-2 a week then its your fault.

Otherwise the apps are usually free to use.

SuburbanBarbie · Answer

Yes, many are, but then there are people like me who genuinely wanted to find a connection, but ended up finding garbage

Fatoumamoud · Answer

There are many people that want hook ups in those apps, I wouldn't recommend someone to use it if they are looking for a serious relationship.

paledreams · Answer

Hmm
I've done ✅👍🏻 free apps and paid features and ice noticed that I'm still single even now and I for one :) am happier for it. Are they? I for one think that others have their opinions 👀😜

KrakenAttackin · Answer

For men they are. Average men on dating apps are subsidizing the sexual exploits of the top 5% of men. About 87% of men are filtered out by women's preferences, so most men aren't even seen by the vast majority of women.

Anonymous · Answer

not sure but never a good idea to only rely on something like that to meet other singles. true it could be an option i guess but is other ways to actually meet people

RingOfFire · Answer

There will be a lot of prostitutes and scammers but a few women who are real. You need to learn to be able to tell the difference.

Reichsadler · Answer

All of dating apps filled with scammers. Not safe and nobody is honest.

jamesgoldman · Answer

Absolutely, much like nightclubs is only be involved if I could own one or at least a stake

ChinaGrove · Answer

Not at all. And don't listen to the catfish replying. Dating sites don't work because ugly women think they are beautiful.

Fromdusktilldawn · Answer

yes, unless you're a 10 in looks, super lucky and a pickup artist

Crazzyyworld · Answer

now Facebook has dating function. so why pay $50 for faceless dating websites?

msc545 · Answer

Some are scams, but all are useless for men.

Twalli · Answer

No, but everyone on there is on there for a reason. Best to know the reason before you pick them.

Anonymous · Answer

Only in the sense that most dating apps KNOW they're peddling a largely worthless product.

Nikki1989 · Answer

Did you just figure that out?

coachTanthony · Answer

Yes and no

Telekinetic-Potato · Answer

Only to guys with no game

HelpfulWoman · Answer

nah. filled with scammers.

handsomelad70 · Answer

Some are, some aren't.

Pohjolan · Answer

Some employing AI as catfish are.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, bots and golddiggers

bobalife · Answer

Yes and no.

_Ashley__ · Answer

Mostly yeah, I think so

Anonymous · Answer

Even matrimonial apps r scams😂

worldscolide · Answer

Most are

legalboxers · Answer

159%

dragoblack · Answer

Paid ones can be.

White_Swan_ · Answer

Yes.

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