Safety Tips
Last updated: July 2026
Meeting someone new should feel exciting, not risky. Most people on findlove.ng are here for the same reason you are, but a few simple habits keep you a step ahead of the ones who are not. Read these before you match, and keep them in mind on the way to a first date.
Take your time
Get to know each other before sharing personal details or meeting up.
Keep it in-app
Keep conversations and plans within the app until you feel comfortable.
Protect your info
Avoid sharing sensitive information like your home address or finances.
Trust your instincts
If something feels off, listen to your gut and step back.
Meet in public
Choose public places for first meetings and let someone know.
Report concerns
Help us keep the community safe by reporting suspicious behaviour.
Spotting a romance scam
Romance scammers are patient and charming, and they play a long game. The tells are almost always the same once you know them:
- They fall for you very fast and talk about marriage before you have even met.
- They always have a reason not to video call or meet in person.
- Their story keeps shifting, or their photos look too polished to be real.
- Then comes a crisis, a stuck shipment, a medical bill, a business deal, and a request for money, airtime, or your bank details.
No genuine match will ask you for money. If it happens even once, stop replying, do not send anything, and report the profile so we can act on it.
Staying safe on a first date
Keep chatting inside findlove.ng until you are comfortable, and when you do decide to meet, set it up on your terms:
- Meet in a busy public place like a cafe or mall, never a home or somewhere isolated.
- Tell a friend or family member where you are going, who with, and roughly when you will be back.
- Sort out your own transport there and back so you are never dependent on your date.
- Avoid anyone who pushes for money, gifts, or your personal details, and trust your gut if something feels off.
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