We here at singles2meet.co.za are always looking for ways to make your online dating journey fun, flirty, and most importantly – safe. So, let’s get started and cover helpful info that will keep you safe when you exchange messages with other potential love interests online.
Keep Your Personal Info Private
Online dating can be exciting! Unfortunately, the excitement can also make you forget the basics. So, let’s look at some of the basics when you exchange messages online.
- Never share sensitive personal information.
- Under no circumstances share financial information.
- Don’t share your home address or specific work details.
- Don’t share your credit card numbers, bank account numbers or ID number.
Only move to other platforms or methods of communication after you established a reasonable level of trust with the other party. Stay on the Singles2Meet.co.za platform at first and move to other means of communication only if you believe the other person is trustworthy. Take your time and think it through before you give out your phone number. Never rush things, especially if it comes to matters of the heart.
We cannot stress enough that you should never under any circumstance send money to someone you’ve met online. Scammers are masters at dishing up stories that tugs at your heartstrings. They can be charming, clever and convincing. As a rule, never send money to people you meet online no matter what.
Use Your Power Move – Block with Confidence
If someone makes you feel uncomfortable or crosses the line, use your power move. Block them.
When you block someone on our platform the following happens:
- Like magic, your profile becomes invisible and inaccessible to them.
- They can’t message you anymore.
- You are not recommended to them as a suitable match anymore. You cannot be found by them on the platform anymore.
To block another member, simply go to their profile and tap/click on: Block Him/Her
If you would like to unblock someone, simply go back to his/her profile and tap/click on: Unblock Him/Her
Always remember that your account on Singles2Meet.co.za is your space. Our goal is to make your experience the best it can be! Use the block feature any time you feel uneasy. No explanation needed, and absolutely no hard feelings!
Don’t Hesitate to Report Suspicious Behaviour
Here at Singles2Meet.co.za we’re your wing-man or wing-woman, cheerleader and safety squad all rolled into one. Our system is built with your safety in mind. If someone is inappropriate or try something shady, don’t hesitate to report them to us. We take every report seriously and investigate thoroughly.
You can report a profile by visiting the profile in question. When viewing the profile, tap or click on: ‘Report Abuse’. We aim to have your back every step of the way.
So, What Can You Share?
Here are some safe and friendly ideas that you can share with others:
- Your hobbies and interests.
- Your favourite tv shows, movies, books, music or travel spots.
- Fun (but non-specific) stories about your life.
- Your goals, dreams, and what you’re looking for.
- Your favourite food or restaurants.
- Your favourite outdoor (or indoor) activities.
- Your values and beliefs (approach gently and with caution).
- Life experiences and lessons.
- People love humour. A joke or two can quickly break the ice.
Remember to always:
- Be genuine, kind, authentic and respect the other person.
- Pay attention to their responses.
- It’s a two-way conversation. Share about yourself as well.
- Always be respectful of the boundaries of others.
- Use proper grammar and spelling.
- Keep it positive and light-hearted.
- Show your personality and don’t be afraid to be a little playful.
Final Thoughts on What to Share and What to Keep Private
Being careful is being smart. Never be rushed into anything. Always remember that you can never take things too slow when dating online. The slower, the better – because special things in life takes time. Take your time and do things on your own pace. Trust your gut and stay in control.
Stay safe, stay awesome and let love find you the right way!