Protect your personal information
Keep your passwords, verification codes, financial details, home address, and other sensitive information private. Use a strong, unique password and sign out on shared devices.
Take your time online
Chat at your own pace. Be cautious if someone quickly pressures you to move to another platform, share intimate images, or reveal private information. Remember that profiles and photos may not always tell the full story.
Recognise possible scams
Never send money or share banking details with someone you have only met online. Be wary of urgent requests, investment offers, threats, or stories designed to make you feel guilty or afraid.
Plan safer first meetings
- Meet in a busy public place during a time that feels comfortable to you.
- Tell a trusted person where you are going and who you are meeting.
- Arrange your own transport and keep your phone charged.
- Leave whenever you feel uncomfortable; you do not need to explain your decision.
Respect boundaries and consent
Be respectful in every interaction. No one should pressure, threaten, harass, impersonate, or share another person's private content without permission. Consent must be freely given and can be withdrawn at any time.
Block, report, and seek help
If someone behaves abusively or makes you feel unsafe, stop engaging and keep relevant evidence if it is safe to do so. Use reporting or blocking options if available. Contact local support services or authorities if you face a serious threat or immediate danger.