Safety and privacy: simple rules that work
Choose a public place, keep it time-boxed, use your own transport, tell a friend, and follow dating safety tips.
This section focuses on safety and privacy with simple rules that work, especially for spotting scams early and keeping your personal details under your control. Share information gradually, keep payments off the table, and treat any push for urgency as a reason to pause and reassess.
You’ll also get boundaries you can use immediately: stay on-platform until trust is earned, step back from pressure, and use reporting tools without over-explaining. A calm “no” is enough—if someone argues with it, that’s your answer.
Do
- Keep early meets public-first and easy to end.
- Share personal details gradually as trust builds.
- Check for consistency in photos, bio, and conversation.
- Use in-app messaging until you feel confident.
- Save screenshots if something feels off.
- Trust your instincts and step back when pressured.
Don’t
- Send money, gift cards, or “travel fees” to anyone.
- Give out your home address or workplace early.
- Move off-platform because someone insists immediately.
- Accept guilt-trips, ultimatums, or rushed meet demands.
- Ignore repeated contradictions or copy-paste stories.
- Keep engaging if you feel uneasy—block and report.