Safety Tips
Learn how to date safely and recognize different warning signs.
To Protect Yourself Online
Never share personal information such as your social security number, home or work address, or details about your daily routine with people you don’t know.
To Protect Yourself Offline
Get to know your match before meeting in person. Always meet in a public place for the first several dates.
Types of Scams
Be aware of these common scams targeting online daters.
Romance Scams
Scammers create fake profiles to build a relationship before asking for money, often claiming an emergency.
Investment Scams
Fraudsters pose as successful investors and try to get victims to invest in fake platforms.
Money Mule Scams
Victims are asked to receive and transfer money, unknowingly participating in money laundering.
Sextortion Scams
Criminals convince victims to share intimate images, then threaten to expose them unless paid.
Our Principles
Founded in 2018, the Match Group Advisory Council (MGAC) is a group of globally recognized NGO experts specializing in gender-based violence, human trafficking, scams, and other forms of safety. MGAC members help shape our policies, safety features, and user education initiatives, ensuring that our platforms remain safe, inclusive, and innovative.
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