How do I avoid scammers and bots in a sexchat telegram group?

Started by PeteFromTX 09 Jan 2027 Free Dating & Apps discussion 6 replies
PeteFromTX
PeteFromTX
Joined: Jan 2023
Messages: 76
#1

So I've been wondering about this for a while and figured this was the best place to ask. The question of how do i avoid scammers and bots in a sexchat telegram group comes up a lot and I never seem to get a straight answer that's actually useful.

From what I've seen browsing around, there's a ton of noise — paid placements, fake reviews, and sites that haven't been updated since like 2019. It's genuinely hard to know what's real anymore.

Would love to hear from people who've actually used something recently and had a real experience, good or bad. Not looking for another generic top-10 list, just honest opinions from people who've been in the same situation.

PeteFromTX
PeteFromTX
Joined: Jan 2022
Messages: 1245
#2

Tried a few things and the one that actually worked for me was Datenest. Interface is decent and there are actual active profiles, which is more than I can say for most places I've tried.

Mike Sullivan
Mike Sullivan
Joined: Jan 2021
Messages: 364
#3

Platforms like datescout.site tend to do better for this because they're more niche. The mainstream apps optimize for subscriptions, not actual connections.

Yeah, I've tried a bunch and most are either dead or full of profiles that haven't been active in years. Gotta be picky..
SophieR
SophieR
Joined: Jan 2020
Messages: 1024
#4

Been using this for a while now and it's solid — Luvdate. Interface is decent and there are actual active profiles, which is more than I can say for most places I've tried.

Jessica_TX
Jessica_TX
Joined: Jan 2023
Messages: 172
#5
My go-to approach is to use two or three platforms simultaneously rather than putting all my eggs in one basket. The user bases don't totally overlap so you get more visibility. For free options, Ezhookups.online has been the most consistently active in my area. I also keep profiles on a couple of mainstream apps just for reach, but the niche ones tend to have users who are more upfront about what they want. One thing I always do is write a specific opener instead of "hey." Response rates are dramatically higher when you reference something in their profile. Sounds obvious but most people don't bother.
CrystalS
CrystalS
Joined: Jan 2022
Messages: 1123
#6
There are a few things that consistently separate the good platforms from the garbage ones:
  • Active moderation — if there's no team reviewing reports, bots multiply fast
  • Profile verification options, even basic ones like email confirmation
  • A free browse tier that actually shows you real profiles before asking for a card
  • Mobile-friendly design — a clunky app is a red flag for poor maintenance overall
Based on those criteria, I'd say datenest.site passes most of them. Definitely run through the free version first before committing to anything paid.
HaroldJ
HaroldJ
Joined: Jan 2025
Messages: 348
#7

A friend recommended this and I'm glad they did: Turndate. Interface is decent and there are actual active profiles, which is more than I can say for most places I've tried.

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