Hey all. As it says on my profile I’m a music student in Cardiff looking to meet new people.

I’m going to be really honest, I’m struggling because most people I match with seem to be scammers trying to get me to email them... is this the case or is it just bad luck?

It definitely seems to be very prevalent.

Just gotta learn how to sort out the fakers. Stick in the forums. That's where most of the real people are.

Hey Dan and others. I too am new here, but have been doing internet dating for several months. I can confirm from my experience that almost everyone you encounter is some kind of scammer or time-waster. I’ve met two actual women from the dating sites. One had a lot of baggage due to a previous abusive relationship. The other was the girl of my dreams but seemed to have no space in her life for a relationship. So I hate to say it, but I’m back, heartbroken but still game.

So a lot of the people that I’ll ‘match’ with are fake and it’s best to not bother?

It’s impossible to generalize. I think it varies from site to site. I’ve already exchanged emails with two women on another site, but both of them immediately wanted to have a Skype call, which is a bit of a red flag for me. Why is it so important to have a face to face conversation when you have only just met?

Aye exactly. Then again, for some people that’s what they want to do I suppose

Hi Dan
Welcome to Mingle2

This is the internet. there are lots of bad people just lurking in the dark ready to pounce on unsuspecting victims. More so on free dating sites, such as Mingle2.

So just be careful. Match with people whom you would match in real life. Lots of new members think they died and gone to heaven with so much attention being given by super models lol. Go with the old saying that if it seems too good to be true, it is."

Good luck

Have you used the Mingle search feature to be proactive and identify potential matches?...if not, try it...

Also you are a musician...use that as a vehicle to network and socialize...get out and do some gigs if possible...participate in "open mike" events...Jam with some of your colleagues...go to festivals and seize any opportunity to share your talent/skills...these kind of activities can often be fertile ground for meeting people...However, make sure to keep your studies as the priority...

hi guys

please create your own thread...this is Dan's thread

We share in your bad luck. Welcome aboard.

will I just wanted to say Hi. and I have to agree with you on all this. hopefully you are still having fun though? how's your night going ?

Only a video call will make you know that someone is real, why are you disputing that genuine fact? Maybe I need to be educated about this, how do you know that someone is real without making a video call? I will you know that the person in the profile pic is him/her?? Ponder about that..

Only a video call will make you know that someone is real, why are you disputing that genuine fact? Maybe I need to be educated about this, how do you know that someone is real without making a video call? I will you know that the person in the profile pic is him/her?? Ponder about that..

Only a video call will make you know that someone is real, why are you disputing that genuine fact? Maybe I need to be educated about this, how do you know that someone is real without making a video call? I will you know that the person in the profile pic is him/her?? Ponder about that..