Practical safety guidance for online and offline connections
Safety
Last updated: 29 May 2026
1. Take your time
Get to know someone through messages before meeting. Be cautious if someone pressures you to move quickly, share personal details or leave the platform immediately.
2. Protect personal information
Do not share your home address, financial details, passwords, verification codes or sensitive personal information with someone you have just met online.
3. Meet in public first
For a first meeting, choose a public place, tell a trusted person where you are going, arrange your own transport and keep your phone charged.
4. Trust your instincts
If something feels wrong, leave the conversation or meeting. You do not owe anyone your time, attention or explanation.
5. Watch for scams
Be cautious of anyone asking for money, gifts, emergency help, investments, crypto, travel costs or unusual favours.
6. Outdoor meetups
If meeting for walks, camping, festivals or outdoor activities, consider weather, phone signal, transport, lighting, location familiarity and whether the setting is isolated.
7. Get help
If you feel in immediate danger, contact emergency services. For platform concerns, use Meet Me Outdoors Support.
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