DateSafe. Safety Tips.
Even if we take extra precautions to protect our users, your online and offline safety is ultimately your responsibility and should be your main priority at all times. Here are some tips to make your dating experience safe and enjoyable.
Meet Online
- Scam
- Catfishing
- Identity theft
- Cyberstalking
Online dating services and dating applications are utilized by over 40 million Americans. As is the case when meeting someone for the first time in person or virtually, it’s advisable to use caution.
Among common recommendations, it is strongly advised to:
– Never send any money or share financial information with someone, even if the person claims to be in an emergency.
– Avoid sharing information about you and your family members, especially if you have children, such as home and work addresses.
– Try to stay on the app for chatting. People with bad intentions often offer to move to another platform such as Messenger, WhatsApp, etc., to trick their victims.
Keep in mind, though, that you are not at fault if you do become the victim of a criminal offense while using an app or internet to date. Should you need any help or advice, here are some trusted resources:
- Cyber Civil Rights Initiative | 1-844-878-2274 | www.cybercivilrights.org
- FBI Internet Crime Complaint Centerwww.ic3.gov
- VictimConnect - Crime Victim Resource Center | 1-855-4VICTIM (855-484-2846) | www.victimconnect.org
Go On Dates
- Assault
- Harassment
Dating can be overwhelming. Your well-being should be your top priority while engaging in any kind of relationship with a person you just met. It is advised to:
– Meet in public places where other people can assist you if you need any help.
– Tell a trusted someone where you’re going and when.
– Always trust your gut. If you don’t feel comfortable at some point during the date, you have the right to walk away, at any time, for any reason.
Moreover, positive interactions include being able to discuss consent, respecting others’ limits and boundaries, and knowing your own. We would like to reaffirm that sexual assault or abuse, harassment, etc., are never acceptable and are never the victim’s fault. Should you require any assistance, you can contact these organisations:
- RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) | online.rainn.org | www.rainn.org
- National Human Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733 | www.humantraffickinghotline.org
- National Sexual Violence Resource Center1-877-739-3895 | www.nsvrc.org
- LGBT National Help Center1-888-843-4564 | www.lgbtnationalhelpcenter.org
Resources For Help, Support, Or Advice
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RAINN’s National Sexual Assault
Hotline1-800-656-HOPE (4673) | online.rainn.org | www.rainn.org
RAINN’s National Sexual Assault
Hotline1-800-656-HOPE (4673) | online.rainn.org | www.rainn.org
RAINN’s National Sexual Assault
Hotline1-800-656-HOPE (4673) | online.rainn.org | www.rainn.org
RAINN’s National Sexual Assault
Hotline1-800-656-HOPE (4673) | online.rainn.org | www.rainn.org
RAINN’s National Sexual Assault
Hotline1-800-656-HOPE (4673) | online.rainn.org | www.rainn.org
RAINN’s National Sexual Assault
Hotline1-800-656-HOPE (4673) | online.rainn.org | www.rainn.org
RAINN’s National Sexual Assault
Hotline1-800-656-HOPE (4673) | online.rainn.org | www.rainn.org
RAINN’s National Sexual Assault
Hotline1-800-656-HOPE (4673) | online.rainn.org | www.rainn.org
Online Safety Quiz
Xove Prioritizes User Safety
Below you will find a quiz that gives you an ability to test your knowledge of online safety. If there are any further questions or concerns don’t hesitate to contact us!