Safety Guidance

Before you meet

• Speak first. A short call tells you more than a long exchange of messages.
• Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to be back.
• Never send money in advance, and never share financial or identity documents. No legitimate arrangement requires either.

Meeting

• Choose a public place for a first meeting.
• Arrange your own transport, so leaving is always your decision.
• Keep your phone charged and with you.

If something goes wrong

Leave. Contact your local emergency services if you are in danger. When you are safe, report the listing — the report link is on every one — so it can be acted on and so a pattern can be seen if others report the same person.

What we do and do not verify

Listing content is not verified unless a verified badge is shown. A badge means documents were checked at a point in time; it is not a guarantee about anyone's conduct.