Is FriendsWithBenefits.com.au Legit?

Who is on it

Friends with Benefits Australia has run since 2014 and has more than 7,000 members, almost all of them in Australia. The biggest age group is 35 to 54, so it suits people who have done the swiping apps and know what they want. Everyone has joined for the same thing: a no-strings arrangement with someone they get on with.

How members are checked

• ID verification. An optional government ID check adds a visible blue tick.
• Video verification. A live video check with a moderator confirms who someone is without sharing a document.
• Age checks. Age estimation, with further checks where needed, keeps under-18s out.
• Safe usernames and location privacy. Your real name and email are never shown, and your profile shows your nearest town, never your address.
• Instant blocking and quick reporting. Block anyone so they can no longer see or contact you, and report a profile in a couple of taps.

Uploads are screened as they go up, and the full list of protections is on the safety page.

What it costs

Joining and browsing are free, and you can send winks. To message, you upgrade to VIP or VIP Plus. VIP works out at A$5.99 a week on the 12-month plan and VIP Plus at A$7.99 a week, with shorter plans available. Every price is on the pricing page, and billing is discreet, so your statement does not say what the payment was for.

How to spot a fake profile anywhere

Scammers try every dating site and app. Walk away from anyone who:

1. asks for money, gift cards or crypto, for any reason;
2. wants to move to WhatsApp, Telegram or email straight away;
3. sends you a link to "verify" yourself on another site;
4. always has a reason not to video call or meet;
5. has photos that look professionally shot and a story that changes.

Report them from inside the site so they can be removed. Our FWB ground rules cover staying safe when you meet.