First trip to meet them
Plan your first international visit so it is safe and low-pressure.
SAFETY TIPS
Video Safety Tips
Short, practical guides on staying safe in online and international dating — spotting romance scammers, verifying who you talk to, and building real connections.
The money-mule trap
Why 'just receive this transfer for me' can make you an accomplice.
Verify without being rude
Ask for a video call and checks in a way that feels natural.
Gift cards = scam
No real partner asks for gift cards. Full stop.
Pace it: build trust first
Why slowing down protects you and builds a stronger connection.
A better first message
Open a real conversation without oversharing personal details.
What 'verified profile' means
The three checks that separate a truly verified profile from a fake one.
Catfish warning signs
How to tell when the person behind the profile is not real.
Sextortion: what to do
Calm, practical steps if someone threatens to share private images.
Military romance scams
How fake 'deployed soldier' profiles operate — and how to spot them.
The 'emergency' money request
The sudden crisis that needs cash is a classic romance scam move.
Protect your photos online
Keep your images from being stolen or misused while dating online.
Long-distance relationship red flags
Warning signs that your long-distance match may not be who they claim.
The crypto romance scam
How 'pig butchering' scams use romance to steal your savings.
First date safety abroad
Simple steps to stay safe when you meet an online match in person.
Moving off the app too fast?
Why scammers rush you to WhatsApp — and why staying on-platform protects you.
Spotting AI-generated fake profiles
The tell-tale signs of an AI-generated face on a dating profile.
Video call early — here is why
A live video call is the fastest way to confirm someone is real.
Reverse image search in 30 seconds
Catch stolen and fake profile photos fast with a free reverse image search.
Never send money to an online match
No genuine partner you have never met needs your money — here is why this rule has no exceptions.
How to spot a romance scammer in the first week
The early warning signs of a romance scam and how to protect yourself online.