POF claims these aggressive bans are for "safety" and to "protect the community." While removing bad actors is necessary, the collateral damage is high. Legitimate users are getting swept up in keyword filters while actual scammers simply create new accounts using VPNs and Google Voice numbers.

The following countries have banned or restricted access to Plenty of Fish:

If you're a current user of Plenty of Fish, you may be wondering what this means for you. Here are a few things to keep in mind: