Make Xbox Looking for Group (LFG) safer and more secure against spam, abuse, and fake profiles

The Xbox Looking for Group (LFG) feature is a great way to find teammates and connect with the community — but it’s currently vulnerable to spam, harassment, scams, and fake accounts. To protect players and improve the experience, I suggest a series of safety and access improvements.

Problems observed: – Frequent spam posts flooding the LFG feed – Toxic behavior or offensive language in group descriptions and messages – Scam attempts (e.g. fake giveaways, phishing links) – Fake or throwaway accounts abusing the system

Suggestions for improvement:

Require Xbox Game Pass (Core, Standard, or Ultimate) to create LFG posts – This would reduce spam by limiting access to verified, paying users – Free-tier users could still join groups, but not create them

Add a reputation filter or trust score – Prioritize LFG posts from accounts with good standing and verified history – Option to hide posts from new or low-reputation accounts

Stronger moderation tools and AI filters – Auto-flag offensive or repeated spam content – Block links or suspicious keywords in LFG descriptions – Let users report LFG posts with more specific reasons (e.g. scam, hate speech, spam)

Profile verification badge for LFG creators – Show a small icon if the user has Game Pass, verified email, and good standing – Helps players trust who they’re joining

Rate limit or cooldown for LFG creation – Prevent users from posting too many groups in a short time – Especially useful against bots or mass spam attempts

These changes would make the LFG system safer, more trustworthy, and more enjoyable — especially for younger players or those looking for serious co-op and multiplayer sessions.

submitted by /u/ChoiceLifeguard9247
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