I do really enjoy the diversity of SA, one date can be with a 24 year old, the next with 40+ . It's also surprising that they are not all on hard times, some have plenty of money. A couple of girls I spoke to said they prefer it as they have been in difficult relationships and this has clearer borders . Then of course there are the desperate ones...not many but some who seem to want to get you to meet them immediately and are quite happy to message first. That sounds good but I find it a little off putting in reality, its still dating at the end of the day..a little chase feels much better in reward.
Fyi..I've seen the same scam recently around travel, wanting tickets costs to be paid into pay pal up front but refusing to give email address. Or the old...I've lost my phone as soon as you ask for a video chat. I prefer to video chat everyone now if only for a minute or two, it's saved me a couple of no-shows as they clearly weren't the person in the pics if they refuse. it's no guarantee but it does at least remove the catfishes and guys who work behind stolen pics. Blackmail was a big thing last time I was on there, doesn't seem so bad this time. Fortunately I'm not married and I suspect my boss would just laugh, but others may have more to lose..in my advice, don't give out any real personal information whatsoever until you meet in person and definitely do not use WhatsApp as it links to all social media accounts. Telegram or snapchat is better.