Online Dating Safety Guide

⚠️ CRITICAL: Never share your financial information or send money to someone you haven't met. Scammers often target dating sites.

1. Keep it on the App

Scammers often try to move you to WhatsApp or text immediately. Keep your conversation on the dating app's messaging platform until you've verified they are real (e.g., via video chat).

2. The Video Chat Test

Before meeting in person, always have a quick video call. If their camera is "broken" or they have a complex excuse why they can't video chat, it's a massive red flag.

3. Meet in Public

Your first meeting should always be in a busy public place like a coffee shop or bar. Never go to their home or invite them to yours for the first date.

4. Tell a Friend

Send a screenshot of your date's profile and let a friend know where you are going and when you expect to be back. Share your live location if possible.

5. Trust Your Gut

If something feels "off," it probably is. You don't need "proof" to feel unsafe. If you are uncomfortable, leave immediately. Your safety is more important than being polite.