Dating Safety Tips

Meeting new people is exciting, but you should always be cautious when interacting with someone you don't know. Use your best judgment and put your safety first, whether you are exchanging initial messages or meeting in person. While you can't control the actions of others, there are things you can do to help you stay safe during your Tinder experience.

Online Safety

• Never Send Money or Share Financial Information

  Never send money, especially via wire transfer, even if the person claims to be in an emergency. Wiring money is like sending cash — it’s nearly impossible to reverse the transaction or trace the money. Never share information that could be used to access your financial accounts. If another user asks for money, report it to us immediately.

• Protect Your Personal Information

  Never share personal information, such as your social security number, home or work address, or details about your daily routine. If you are a parent, limit the information that you share about your children on your profile and in early communications. Avoid sharing details such as your children’s names, ages, or where they go to school.

• Stay on the Platform

  Keep conversations on the Tinder platform while you’re getting to know someone. Because exchanges on Tinder are subject to our Safe Message Filters, users with bad intentions often try to move the conversation to text, messaging apps, email, or phone right away.

• Be Wary of Long-Distance and Overseas Relationships

  Watch out for someone who claims to be from your country but stuck somewhere else, especially if they ask for financial help to return home. Be wary of anyone who will not meet in person or talk on a phone or video call — they may not be who they say they are. If someone is avoiding your questions or pushing for a serious relationship without meeting or getting to know you first — that’s a red flag.

• Report All Suspicious and Offensive Behavior

  You know when someone’s crossed the line, and when they do, we want to know about it. Block and report anyone that violates our terms. Here are some examples of violations:

  • Requests for money or donations
  • Underage users
  • Harassment, threats, and offensive messages
  • Inappropriate or harmful behavior during or after meeting in person
  • Fraudulent profiles
  • Spam or solicitation including links to commercial websites or attempts to sell products or services
• Never Send Money or Share Financial Information

  Be sure to pick a strong password and always be careful when logging into your account from a public or shared computer. Tinder will never send you an email asking for your username and password information — if you receive an email asking for account information, report it immediately.