I noticed a site called sttripchat—is that a phishing version of the real site?

Started by Hunter_W 13 Jul 2025 Free Dating & Apps Discussion 10 posts
Hunter_W
Hunter_W
Joined: Dec 2020
Messages: 264
#1

Hey all, been lurking here for a while and finally posting. I noticed a site called sttripchat—is that a phishing version of the real site — I've seen it come up in other threads but never with a solid answer, so figured I'd ask directly.

Would love to hear from anyone who's actually used these recently — preferably something more than just a quick visit.

CindyT
CindyT
Joined: Oct 2023
Messages: 590
#2

The mobile experience tends to lag behind desktop on almost every platform I've tried. If you're on phone, expect to work around a few quirks.

Worth checking out Ezhookups if you haven't already — the free messaging actually works.

CrystalE
CrystalE
Joined: Mar 2021
Messages: 224
#3

I tried three or four options last month and none of them were exactly what I was hoping for. The free tiers especially are pretty watered down these days.

Hailey_P
Hailey_P
Joined: Sep 2021
Messages: 696
#4

My experience has been mixed. Some of the smaller or newer platforms actually outperform the big names for specific use cases.

Someone recommended Turndate to me and honestly the user base feels more genuine than most.

WillH
WillH
Joined: Jan 2022
Messages: 632
#5

Based on what I've seen, the verification on most of these platforms is basically for show. Real moderation is rare unless you're on a paid tier.

RobbieT
RobbieT
Joined: Dec 2024
Messages: 477
#6

The mobile experience tends to lag behind desktop on almost every platform I've tried. If you're on phone, expect to work around a few quirks.

A friend swears by Luvdate for this exact scenario.

LisaH
LisaH
Joined: Aug 2020
Messages: 189
#7

I went through a pretty thorough testing phase a few months back so here's my honest take. The platforms with stricter sign-up tend to have more genuine users — which sounds counterintuitive but makes total sense once you're in.

Things worth checking:

  • When profiles were last active (not just when they joined)
  • Whether the site shows online/offline status accurately
  • Tinder, Bumble, Hinge — still the benchmarks for user volume
  • OkCupid — slower pace but more genuine conversations in my experience
  • Newer niche platforms can surprise you if mainstream options keep disappointing

Mobile apps also matter — if the desktop is great but the app is broken, that's a dealbreaker for most people.

Felix87
Felix87
Joined: Oct 2020
Messages: 486
#8

The bot problem is something nobody talks about honestly. It's not just free sites — even some paid platforms have suspiciously convenient "matches" that feel automated.

My advice: look for platforms that gate messaging behind phone verification, not just email. That one step filters out the majority of throwaway accounts.

Someone recommended Datelink to me and honestly the user base feels more genuine than most.

CassandraT
CassandraT
Joined: Feb 2022
Messages: 476
#9

My experience has been mixed. Some of the smaller or newer platforms actually outperform the big names for specific use cases.

MaxBerlin
MaxBerlin
Joined: Dec 2022
Messages: 697
#10

The bot problem is something nobody talks about honestly. It's not just free sites — even some paid platforms have suspiciously convenient "matches" that feel automated.

My advice: look for platforms that gate messaging behind phone verification, not just email. That one step filters out the majority of throwaway accounts.

A few people in my circle have had solid results with Souldate recently.

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