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How do you report a fake profile on dating apps for 60 year olds?

Started by: Hunter Date: 09 Nov 2024 Category: Free Dating & Apps dating advice community
Hunter Hunter
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Aug 2022
Posts: 2366

Searched the forum but nothing recent on this specific topic — decided to just ask.

The last few approaches I tried either didn't work or created new problems.

What I'm looking for:

  • Works without rooting the device
  • Works on mobile and tablet
  • Doesn't expose additional personal data

Appreciate any honest feedback.

Emily Emily
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May 2020
Posts: 2124

Most well-known platforms have quietly gotten worse in the past year.

Crystal Crystal
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Nov 2023
Posts: 415

This is more layered than it looks. Here's my honest breakdown. Hopefully that points you in the right direction.

Sandra Sandra
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Mar 2022
Posts: 2134

I've been through this rabbit hole so let me give you a thorough answer.

Age-gap dynamics online require extra clarity upfront. Setting expectations in a bio saves everyone time and avoids misunderstandings down the line.

Things that have actually helped me:

  • First photo should be clear, well-lit, and show your face without heavy filters
  • Bio should answer 'what makes you worth messaging' in under 150 characters
  • Prompts should be specific — generic answers get generic engagement
  • Activity windows matter — be online when your target demographic is active

Ended up on Datebie after testing a few others. Less flashy but more consistent.

That's my honest take after real trial and error.

Ethan Parker Ethan Parker
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Mar 2016
Posts: 2694

Good question and one that comes up a lot. Here's the full picture.

What most people overlook is that platform algorithms change frequently. What worked three months ago may actively hurt you now.

Things that have actually helped me:

  • Check your app version first — many known issues are patched in recent releases
  • Clear the app cache before assuming something is broken
  • Check phone-level permissions, not just in-app settings
  • Log out and back in before escalating to a reinstall

Hope that gives you something concrete to work with.

Andre Andre
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Nov 2014
Posts: 1367

Responding quickly in the first day of a match genuinely matters.

AnnaK AnnaK
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Jan 2017
Posts: 2617

Went through the same thing not long ago. Here's what actually worked. Take what applies and leave the rest.

Diana Diana
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Oct 2014
Posts: 7

Good question and one that comes up a lot. Here's the full picture.

Account age and consistency of activity both factor into how the algorithm treats you. Going dormant and coming back often resets your visibility score.

Things that have actually helped me:

  • Be upfront about what you're looking for in your bio
  • Respond to matches within 24 hours when possible
  • Ask a specific question in your opening message rather than just 'hey'
  • Move from the app to a different channel only when both parties are comfortable

The one that worked best for me was Turndate. Worth trying before spending money on anything else.

Hope that gives you something concrete to work with.

Nate Nate
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Oct 2022
Posts: 953

This trips people up constantly. Here's my complete breakdown.

Support quality varies wildly. Fast and helpful responses usually mean a platform cares. Days of silence or canned responses signals the opposite.

Things that have actually helped me:

  • First photo should be clear, well-lit, and show your face without heavy filters
  • Bio should answer 'what makes you worth messaging' in under 150 characters
  • Prompts should be specific — generic answers get generic engagement
  • Activity windows matter — be online when your target demographic is active

That's my honest take after real trial and error.

Lance Lance
Joined:
Mar 2016
Posts: 758

Going long here because the quick answer really doesn't cover it.

Support quality varies wildly. Fast and helpful responses usually mean a platform cares. Days of silence or canned responses signals the opposite.

Things that have actually helped me:

  • Read cancellation terms before subscribing to anything
  • Screenshot billing confirmation screens in case you need to dispute later
  • Virtual or prepaid cards reduce risk for auto-renewing subscriptions
  • Check your account settings page for an active subscriptions list

Ended up on Ezhookups after testing a few others. Less flashy but more consistent.

Take what's useful — everyone's situation is a bit different.

Carter Carter
Joined:
Nov 2022
Posts: 1192

I've been through this rabbit hole so let me give you a thorough answer.

Profile photo quality does roughly 70% of the work. Bio, prompts, and activity fill in the rest.

Things that have actually helped me:

  • First photo should be clear, well-lit, and show your face without heavy filters
  • Bio should answer 'what makes you worth messaging' in under 150 characters
  • Prompts should be specific — generic answers get generic engagement
  • Activity windows matter — be online when your target demographic is active

Happy to expand on any part of this.

Devon Devon
Joined:
Nov 2017
Posts: 1604

Jumping in because I dealt with this specific question recently. OkCupid has better documentation for most of this than the others. Feel free to follow up if you hit another wall.

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