Avoid scams and stay in control
Choose a public place, keep it time-boxed, use your own transport, tell a friend, and review our dating safety tips.
This section focuses on avoiding scams while you stay in control of what you share and when you share it. In Burien, keep early details light until trust builds across residential neighborhoods.
If someone pressures you to move off-platform, asks for money, or tries to rush the pace, treat it as a red flag and step back. Boundaries are normal, and using block and report tools is part of keeping your experience calm and respectful.
Do
- Share personal details gradually and keep early chats simple.
- Confirm consistency in photos and basics before you meet.
- Keep first meets public-first and short, then extend later.
- Trust your instincts if something feels rushed or rehearsed.
- Use in-app tools to block and report when needed.
- Keep a friend in the loop about where you’re going.
Don’t
- Send money, gift cards, or “travel fees” for any reason.
- Share address, workplace, or private contact details too early.
- Ignore repeated pressure to move off-platform quickly.
- Let someone guilt you into rushing a meet or commitment.
- Assume long stories prove legitimacy; verify with consistency.
- Keep engaging if you feel uneasy; step back and move on.