Online dating is a wonderful way to meet people from all over the world. To make sure you feel completely at ease, it’s worth knowing a few simple safety rules – for chatting and for your first meeting.
In the chat
- 1. Protect your personal details: You don’t have to share your address, workplace or last name right away.
- 2. Stay on the platform: Chat on FoundMyLove first before you exchange numbers.
- 3. Never send money: No matter how convincing the story sounds – anyone asking for money is a red flag.
- 4. No intimate photos: Pictures can spread. Don’t share anything you wouldn’t want to see in public.
- 5. Check profiles: Do the photos, details and messages add up? A video call before meeting brings clarity.
Important: If a profile seems suspicious to you, report it with one click. That way you protect yourself and others.
At the first meeting
- 6. Public place: Meet in a café, a restaurant or a busy square.
- 7. Your own transport: Get there on your own and get home on your own.
- 8. Tell someone: Let someone you trust know where you’re meeting and who with.
- 9. Keep an eye on your drink: Don’t leave your glass unattended.
- 10. Trust your gut: If something feels wrong, you can leave at any time.
If something isn’t right
You don’t have to put up with unpleasant messages, pressure or threats. Block the person, report the profile and, in serious cases, contact the police. It’s never your fault when someone behaves badly.
Conclusion
Safety and romance aren’t mutually exclusive. With healthy caution, you can open up to new people with confidence – and focus on the beautiful things.