Online dating safety · Free resource

Keep control of your options while you get to know someone.

Reduce avoidable risk and notice warning signals without pretending any badge, profile or checklist can prove another person is safe.

01Public placeMeet somewhere easy to leave.

02Own transportKeep control of how you get home.

03Tell someoneShare where you are going.

04No moneyStop at crypto, gift cards or transfers.

05Verify ≠ safeTreat badges as signals only.

Before meeting

Slow down before you move off-platform.

Keep early communication inside the dating platform until you are comfortable.
Be cautious with urgent stories designed to make you act before you can think or verify.
Avoid sharing financial account information or sending money to someone you have only recently met.
Tell a trusted person where you are going and when you expect to check in.

First meeting

Preserve your ability to leave.

Choose a public place you know or can leave easily.
Arrange your own transportation when practical.
Keep control of your phone, wallet, drink and route home.
Consent can be changed or withdrawn at any time. Pressure is not consent.

Money & investment requests

Urgency plus money deserves a hard stop.

Romance and dating scams can move quickly from emotional trust to money, investments, crypto, emergency expenses or account access.

Stop. Verify independently. Do not send anything.

Identity uncertainty

Look for consistency, not certainty.

Verification badges can be useful signals, not guarantees. Look for consistency over time and use ordinary, non-invasive ways to verify context.

FBF does not support stalking, doxxing, home-address discovery or workplace tracing.

Reporting & blocking

Use platform controls when something crosses the line.

Preserve evidence→Block / report→Get local help if needed

Use platform tools for harassment, impersonation or suspicious behavior. If there is immediate danger, contact local emergency services.

Common questions

Safety answers without false certainty.

Short, practical answers for moments when the decision matters more than a long article.

Can a verification badge prove someone is safe?+

No. Verification can reduce one kind of uncertainty, but it does not prove a person is honest, non-violent, financially trustworthy or otherwise low-risk.

Should I send money to someone I met on a dating app?+

FBF recommends slowing down when a new romantic contact asks for money, crypto, gift cards, account access or an investment. Verify independently before sending anything.

What is a safer setup for a first meeting?+

Choose a public place, keep control of your own transportation when practical, tell a trusted person your plans and preserve an easy way to leave.

What should I do if I feel pressured?+

Consent and boundaries can change at any time. Pressure is not consent. If a situation feels wrong, prioritize leaving and getting help over explaining or debating your decision.

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