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I've been going back and forth on this for a while and figured I'd just ask here. My main concern is getting burned by sketchy platforms. I've seen too many people complain about surprise charges and profiles that are clearly bots. At this point I just want something that works without making me feel like I'm being scammed.
- Look for active profiles with recent login timestamps
- Use a throwaway email when registering to protect your inbox
- Check if the platform has real ID or email verification
- Read third-party reviews before entering payment info
- Start on the free tier to test member quality before upgrading