Dating Safety
Make room for connection without giving up your boundaries
Meeting someone new can be exciting, but online and in-person interactions can carry risks. Use your own judgment, move at a pace that feels right to you, and pay attention when something feels inconsistent, pressured, or unsafe.
Take your time getting to know someone
You do not need to move a conversation faster than feels comfortable. Be cautious if someone pressures you to leave TruMingle immediately, share private contact information, or make commitments before you have had time to get to know them.
Keep personal details such as your home address, workplace location, financial information, passwords, and account credentials private. Think carefully before sharing information that could be used to locate you offline or access your accounts.
Watch for scams and requests for money
Do not send money, gift cards, cryptocurrency, banking information, or financial-account access to someone you met through a dating service. Be especially cautious when a person creates urgency, describes a sudden emergency, promises repayment, or asks you to receive or transfer money for them.
A convincing profile, long conversation, video call, or emotional connection does not eliminate the possibility of fraud. If a financial request makes you uncomfortable or seems unusual, stop and evaluate it before taking action.
Plan first meetings with safety in mind
For an initial meeting, consider choosing a public place where other people are present. Arrange your own transportation when possible, tell someone you trust where you are going, and keep control of when and how you leave.
Avoid sharing your home address before you are comfortable doing so. Stay aware of your surroundings, belongings, food, and drinks, and leave if the situation no longer feels right.
Respect boundaries and consent
You can end a conversation, date, or interaction at any time. Pressure, intimidation, harassment, threats, or attempts to ignore another person's boundaries are not acceptable.
Consent should be voluntary and ongoing. Alcohol or other substances can affect judgment and a person's ability to consent. If you are uncertain about another person's willingness or ability to participate, stop.
Use reporting and blocking tools when needed
TruMingle provides reporting and blocking tools for member interactions. Reports can identify concerns such as fake profiles, spam or scams, harassment, inappropriate content, suspected underage users, or another issue that needs review.
Blocking is designed to stop further interaction between the affected members across core connection features. If you do not want further interaction with someone, use the available block control rather than continuing an unwanted conversation.
Reports may be reviewed through TruMingle's moderation process. Depending on the circumstances and available information, moderation action can include restrictions on a member account. Reporting something does not guarantee a particular outcome.
Understand what “Photo verified” means
You may see a Photo verified indicator on some TruMingle profiles. Treat it as one piece of information about a profile, not as proof of identity, a background check, or a guarantee that a person is trustworthy or safe to meet.
Continue using the same judgment and precautions you would use with any other person you meet online, whether or not a profile displays a verification indicator.
Report suspected underage use
TruMingle is intended for adults. If you believe a profile belongs to someone under 18, stop the interaction and use the available reporting tools so the concern can be reviewed.
If there is immediate danger
TruMingle is not an emergency service. If you or someone else may be in immediate danger, contact the emergency services or appropriate authorities where you are located. Do not wait for an in-product report or support response when urgent help is needed.
More help and policy information
Safety also depends on how members treat one another. Review the Community Guidelines for conduct expectations, or visit Contact & Support for account, privacy, policy, and other support resources.