Before you meet
- Keep conversations on the site until you're comfortable sharing your number.
- Video call first if you can. It's a quick way to check someone is who they say they are.
- Look for the ID Verified tick. Read what the badges mean.
- Keep personal details back, such as your home address and where you work, until you know someone well.
On the day
- Meet somewhere public and busy.
- Make your own way there and back, so you can leave whenever you like.
- Tell a friend where you're going, who you're meeting and when you expect to be home.
- Keep an eye on your drink, and don't feel you have to drink at all.
Protect your money
Never send money, share your bank details or buy gift cards for someone you've met online, even someone you feel you know well.
Romance scammers often build trust over weeks before asking for help with an emergency, an investment or travel costs. Read how to spot a fake dating profile for the warning signs.
If something doesn't feel right
- Leave, or stop replying. You don't owe anyone an explanation.
- Report the profile on the site. The 24-hour Customer Success team is there to help by phone, live chat or ticket.
- If you're in danger, call 999.