Online Safety Guide
Essential safety practices for anyone using online communication and dating platforms.
⚠️ Never send money or gift cards to someone you have not met in person.
This is one of the most common forms of online fraud. No legitimate contact will ask you to send payment, gift cards, cryptocurrency, or wire transfers.
Protecting Your Personal Information
- Never share your full legal name, home address, workplace, or daily routine with someone you have only met online.
- Do not share financial information, card details, bank account numbers, or PINs.
- Be cautious about sharing your phone number too quickly.
- Avoid sending intimate images or videos — once sent, you lose control of that content.
- Use the messaging tools provided by the platform rather than moving immediately to external apps.
Recognising Red Flags
- Requests for money — for travel, emergencies, medical expenses, or any other reason — from someone you have not met in person.
- Profiles that seem too good to be true, or that were created very recently.
- Pressure to move off-platform communication very quickly.
- Reluctance to video call or inconsistencies in their story.
- Vague answers about their location, job, or personal details.
- Excessive flattery very early in communication ("love bombing").
🔒 Password and Account Security
Use a unique, strong password for each platform. Never share your password with anyone — including support staff. Legitimate platform support will never ask for your password, full card number, CVV, or one-time verification codes.
What E-Dates Me Will Never Ask For
- Card numbers, expiry dates, or CVV codes
- Passwords or security codes
- Identity documents or passports
- Intimate images or videos
- Wire transfers or gift card payments
Reporting Concerns
If you encounter suspicious behaviour, harassment, or fraudulent activity on a partner platform, report it directly to that platform's support team using their official reporting tools.
If you believe you have been the victim of an online scam, contact your local law enforcement and your bank or card provider immediately.