Notes from the bench
What we learn between test runs: what the numbers mean, what the spec sheets leave out.
- How to tell if a dating site is a scam
Most complaints about dating platforms are not about fake profiles. They are about how the money works. The signals that actually predict trouble, and the ones that do not.
- Which dating sites are worth paying for
Three of the eight platforms we checked let you message for free. The rest charge for access. What each payment tier actually buys.