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Safety Tips

Online dating can be exciting, rewarding, and fun – but it also comes with responsibilities. Whether you’re here for casual encounters or more meaningful connections, your safety matters. The tips below are designed to help protect you and support a positive experience while using iwanthookup.com.

1. Requests for Money or Financial Details
Never send money to someone you’ve met online. No matter how convincing their story may sound – be it a sick relative, travel emergency, or a lost wallet – treat any financial request as a red flag. Never share your banking credentials, card numbers, PINs, or verification codes with anyone. We will never ask for such information, and neither should any genuine person. Check the FTC website for guidelines on avoiding known scams.

2. Safeguard Your Personal Information
Do not share your full name, home address, work location, daily routine, or any identifiable details with someone you’ve just met online. Wait until trust is fully established. Use a nickname in your profile and communicate through in-platform messaging to maintain anonymity.

3. Meeting in Person
Take it slow. Only agree to meet someone once you’ve had several conversations and feel reasonably confident in who they are. Always choose a public place such as a coffee shop, park, or bar. Inform a friend or family member of the meeting location, share your live location if possible, and arrange your own transportation. If anything feels wrong, leave immediately.

4. Set Boundaries
You are never obligated to do anything that makes you uncomfortable. Set clear boundaries for what you are and are not okay with – online or in person. If someone ignores those boundaries, block and report them.

5. Stay Vigilant
Trust your instincts. Keep your drink in sight. Don’t let a stranger escort you to your car or home. If you’re feeling uneasy, ask for help from venue staff or leave the area quickly. Always know your surroundings.

6. LGBTQ+ Users
Everyone deserves safety and respect. While we strive to make our site inclusive and equal for all orientations and identities, LGBTQ+ users may face specific challenges depending on their location. Please exercise additional caution when dating in regions with known intolerance or legal risks. You can visit ILGA World to be informed of the current laws regarding sexual orientation by country.

7. Don’t Take Things Offline Too Soon
If someone tries to move the conversation to an external messenger or private app immediately, be cautious. Many scammers aim to lure users away from monitored platforms. Stay in the ecosystem until trust is truly established.

8. Don’t Fall for Fakers
Be skeptical of profiles that seem too good to be true – especially if they avoid video chats, dodge personal questions, or send pre-written replies. Use photo verification when available, and report profiles that raise suspicion.

9. Report All Unacceptable Conduct
Abuse, harassment, unsolicited explicit content, impersonation, or threats are never acceptable. If someone breaks the rules, report them using our built-in tools or contact support. We act on all reports seriously and may suspend or ban violators.

10. Safeguard Your Account
Use a strong password that only you know. Never share your login details with anyone. If you receive an email requesting your login or password, do not respond – report it to us immediately.

11. Sexual Health & Consent
Use protection and communicate openly about sexual health. You can find a clinic near you (U.S. only). Need help starting the conversation? Here are some tips. Consent must be mutual, ongoing, and informed – you can read more about it here.

12. Organizations That Provide Help, Support & Advice
If you’re in immediate danger, dial 911 (U.S. or Canada) or contact local authorities. Here are additional resources:

If you’re outside the U.S. – click here for international resources from ILGA.

Stay aware. Stay empowered. And above all – stay safe.