Personally i did encountered few scammers with fake profile, i'll list it.

1. Pig butcher scam - First few chat all get to know each other, then they will share you their "investment" scheme.
2. Wine scam - I believe you saw this kind of scam from social media and even LYN here, matched foreign lady like china or taiwan. They will insist to go dine in their "friend" place, order shitty wine then you have to pay for it like RM1000+ per bottle.

All these scammer, they do have social media profile but only got few friends, few post with 1 or 2 likes, followed by 300+ people but they only follow 10 people.

I did dated a few legit lady, sadly it didn't work as we both not into each other.

I never tried dating apps, never had, and never will.

The one time I did was through WeChat. But that's all. I'm all about being real.

I fancy real-world communication. And if I like you and you like me, I'll be out in the open to ask to go out sometimes.

Cybersecurity-wise, it's well-known that apps are being sold if it becomes obsolete, or when the corporate becomes bankrupt; this is seen in 23AndMe bankruptcy for their DNA database and customer info. It's the same as how dating apps will be. Besides, you will never know how corrupt some firms are ---- if they are hacked into, they may not even announce it and you will never know if it's leaked out.

Try speed dating, you got better chance. Every men and women there are looking for partner, so you don’t have to worry about “sorry i got boyfriend or girlfriend” situation. Pretty or not, handsome or not, i would say lower your expectations for physical appearance.

Yea that be one or them, there few others good organiser too. All similar activities, drinks and foods and get to know each other. If you thought about scoring on the first event, that depends on your luck. Some men and women I met there attended a few speed dating, even like 8-9 times from different organiser and events but yet to find the right one. I personally scored a few, less than 10 womens after like attended 3 events. Now seeing 1 and we both kind of enjoying each other company, have a deep long conversation when we hang out. She’s beautiful enough to me and she’s smart, good sense of humour, curious and funny.

If you’re asking for advice, it be best that you just be honest about what are you looking for. For example me I’m looking for a women that take good care of herself, health and fit, took general hygiene seriously. Sadly no overweight woman, say or judge me whatever you want but those are my requirements. Try make some friends with the ladies, be nice and polite with them, treat them with respect, possibly try to have some conversation after asking them about what they do for living and where they stay etc.

Again, lowered down your expectations for super hot ladies. Oh there’s 1 or 2 women that’s hot but then you be having some competition if you interested on them, some dudes there does earn 5 figures driving nice cars and they’re there to look for lifetime partners. Any how most of them men and women looks decent, like you and me.

Dress casual smart, iron your clothes, wear clean socks because some place needs you to remove your shoes, of course clean your shoes too. Fragrance? Just little bit, don’t have to spray the whole body like you’re trying to cover the smell of a dead body. Cut your finger nails, tidy up your hair or go to a barber. Mustache and beard are find if you trim nicely, some barber offer this kind of service too. Try do the Tony Starks style, looks cool to me.

Good luck and shutdown that shy or introverts until the event ends.

Oh pardon me, i thought you’re a dude. Score on the first round, depends on your luck. Overweight, old and bald yes those man be there as well. I really feel sorry for them, knowing their chances of scoring super low to zero. It’s a gamble, up to you whether you want to gamble or not. Try it for this, then maybe after few months you try again. You don’t know if you’ll find your prince charming if you don’t at least try, i assume you look great and there be quite few dudes be interested to know you from the event.

It is.
I went before. Was hopeful but turn out empty handed. One girl sort of like have chemistry but looks like she didn't like me enough.

To score, it's simple. You need to make sure the guy want to exchange numbers with you. Just listen to their stories and don't be a spoil brat. There were some by girls by default I don't even want to know them further from their attitude.

There are few people who attend those speed dating like multiple times already. 8x and still no luck. I attended once and no luck and kinda of didn't like it as you are talking to 15-20 people one shot for like 5 minutes only. Hard to keep track of who is who and what is interesting about the other person. For me 5 minutes is too short to say anything meaningful.

I was doing the talking and girls weren't trying to talk or even make an effort.

Well that's shallow of them. Thank god I found one girl on dating app who is frugal and don't mind a difficult life with me.

Because you are judging on appearances. I never judge them on looks or body. I judge them based off how they spend, their life goals.