Staying safe while dating online
For any first meet, choose a public place, keep it time-boxed, use your own transport, tell a friend, and follow our dating safety tips.
Protect your privacy early on: keep personal details gradual, watch for off-platform pressure, and treat “too fast, too intense” as a signal to slow down. Never send money, gift cards, or travel fees—real connections won’t ask.
Hold boundaries without apologizing: if someone pushes for private meetups, ignores a “no,” or tries to guilt you, step back. Use block and report tools quickly, and keep your communication clear, calm, and in-app until trust is earned.
Do
- Share personal details gradually.
- Keep early chats consistent and respectful.
- Confirm a public meet location and a short time window.
- Trust your instincts if something feels off.
- Use in-app tools to block and report.
- Tell a friend your plan before you go.
Don’t
- Send money, gift cards, or “fees” for anything.
- Move off-platform because someone insists.
- Share your home address or sensitive documents early.
- Accept pressure to meet privately on a first date.
- Ignore repeated boundary-pushing.
- Keep engaging with scammers—block, report, move on.