Safe online dating

Most online dates go well, but scammers use the same apps. A few principles protect you and your money.

You will need

• A dating app
• A phone

Steps

1. Stay in the app's messaging

   Don't move straight to WhatsApp or email. Within the app you can report a suspicious user.

2. Recognise a romance scam

3. Check the photos

4. Have a video call before meeting

5. Don't share sensitive information

6. Report and block

7. Meet in public first

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