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Online Dating Safety Tips

Meeting someone new should be fun, not nerve-wracking. A bit of common sense goes a long way — here's how to spot the red flags, guard your privacy and meet up safely.

Know what a scam looks like

Anyone who falls in love in three days, dodges every video call, or 'has an emergency' that needs money or gift cards is almost certainly running a script. A real person won't ask you to fund anything. Block and report, no guilt.

Keep your details to yourself for a while

Your home address, workplace and bank details aren't first-date information. Keep chatting inside the app until you genuinely trust someone before moving things elsewhere.

Meet in public, tell a friend

For the first few dates, pick somewhere busy, sort your own transport, let a friend know where you'll be, and leave the second anything feels off. Your gut is usually right.

Use the tools that are there

Look for verified badges, verify your own profile, and report anything dodgy — our moderation team reads every report and pulls scams, fakes and harassment.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know if a profile is fake?

Stories that don't add up, never being available to video chat, requests for money, photos that look too polished — any of these is a reason to be careful. Trust your instincts and report it.

What should I never share online?

Your home address, financial details, passwords or one-time codes. And never send money to someone you haven't met.

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