Depending on who you ask, AdultFriendFinder is either the Wild West of hookup sites , an "anything goes" paradise for adult fun, or a total scam replete with bots, fake profiles, and inactive accounts.

After months of personal testing, I can confidently say which AFF you experience ultimately boils down to how you use the site. If you approach it naively, without a strategy, you're probably going to have some frustrating experiences. On the other hand, if you exercise a modicum of caution and common sense, you'll discover a huge, fun, and kink-friendly community.

Here are three red flags to look out for as you use AFF, to help you spot potential scammers and separate the authentic users from the fake profiles.

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