Staying safe when you meet someone new

Meeting someone from the app should be something to look forward to. These habits leave you in control of the day, however it goes.

Don’t rush

There’s no prize for meeting quickly. Spend time in Chats first. Ask the questions you’d really like answered. If someone’s stories keep changing, or they’re pushing you to hurry, take that seriously.

Keep your money to yourself

Don’t send money, airtime, gift cards or crypto to someone you’ve met here, however good the reason sounds. If someone asks, report them under Soliciting for money.

Meet in a public place

Choose somewhere busy, in daylight if you can. Don’t meet at a home the first time.

Tell someone you trust

Tell a friend or relative who you’re meeting, where and when. Agree a time to check in afterwards.

Get home independently

Arrange your own transport both ways. There’s no need for a first date to know where you live.

Leave whenever you like

You don’t owe anyone your time. Being Mutuals, chatting or agreeing to meet doesn’t mean agreeing to anything else.

If something goes wrong

Block or report them in the app. They aren’t told who reported them or why. Reports don’t include your conversation, so tell us what happened in the comment.

Read our full safety tips for more.