Yes, this site is a big scam. Bottom line is sex sells so scammers will take advantage of that. Also this site sends a clear sexual message - so why anybody would be looking for a girlfriend on here is beyond me? There are three sites I have had success on but you first need to know what you are looking for. A girlfriend, a one night stand or fulfilling a fantasy? For a girlfriend, Match.com works but you will have to "play the game". which means numerous dates, many dissapointments, and much money spent trying. One night stands can be had on AdultFriendFinder .com. This site is more mixed bag but again very sexual in nature. Here too you will have to deal with let downs and people dissapearing after exchanging a few emails. To fulfill a fantasy, Backpage.com is a 100% guaranteed bullseye. Yes "donations" are required but the women are hot, for real and you will easily get what you are looking for here. The reality is nothing in life is for free, and more so when it comes to sex and relationships. Bottom line is dreamers dream and waste time. Do'ers do whatever it takes to get the job done. Good luck all.