Safety and privacy: simple rules that work
Start in a public place, keep it time-boxed, use your own transport, tell a friend, and read our safety tips.
This section focuses on safety and privacy with simple rules that work, especially when you’re still getting to know someone. In Beaverton, conversations can cross suburbs and nearby towns, so keep personal details gradual and protect your routines until trust is earned.
If someone pushes for money, gift cards, travel fees, or urgent off-platform contact, treat that pressure as a red flag and step back. Keep boundaries clear, use block and report tools when needed, and remember that “no” is a complete sentence.
Do
- Meet in a public place and keep the first plan short.
- Share details gradually and keep private info private.
- Use your own transport so you can leave anytime.
- Tell a friend where you’ll be and when you’ll check in.
- Watch for consistent, respectful communication over time.
- Use in-app tools to block or report if something feels off.
Don’t
- Don’t send money, gift cards, or “travel help” to anyone.
- Don’t rush to private addresses or isolated meetups.
- Don’t move off-platform because someone insists on it early.
- Don’t share sensitive documents, passwords, or financial info.
- Don’t ignore pressure, guilt, or rushed intimacy signals.
- Don’t keep engaging once you’ve decided the vibe is wrong.