Recognise romance scams
Understand common patterns without assuming one unusual detail proves fraud.
Read guide →Safety centre
Safety starts before the first message.
No checklist can remove every risk, but clear boundaries, careful information sharing and control over money, accounts and meetings can reduce avoidable harm.
Protect identifying details
Keep your home address, workplace routine, financial information and identity documents out of public profiles and early conversations.
Keep control of contact
Use platform messaging at first when practical, and review what becomes visible before moving to another channel.
Do not send money
Treat urgent requests, loans, investments, gift cards, travel costs and cryptocurrency schemes as serious warning signs.
Use video thoughtfully
Choose a neutral background, avoid revealing documents or location clues, and remember a video call does not guarantee identity or intent.
Plan public meetings
Arrange your own transport, tell someone you trust, keep control of food and drink and leave whenever you want.
Block and report
Preserve relevant evidence and use platform controls when someone threatens, pressures, impersonates or ignores boundaries.
Immediate danger or suspected crime
If you or another person may be in immediate danger, move to a safer place and contact the appropriate local emergency service. DatingChoice cannot provide emergency assistance or investigate another service’s users.
Safety guides
Prepare before you need the advice.
Video dating safety
Protect your surroundings, boundaries and account when moving to calls.
Read guide →First date checklist
Keep transport, location, communication and exit plans under your control.
Read guide →Privacy checklist
Review photos, location, contacts, permissions and discoverability.
Read guide →Verification explained
Learn what common badges can signal—and what they cannot guarantee.
Read guide →Delete an account safely
Separate subscription cancellation, profile removal and data requests.
Read guide →Adult dating safety 18+
Protect consent, identity, private media, money and meeting plans on adult services.
Read the 18+ safety guide →