Don’t post links to social media accounts.
Don’t share your phone number with everyone who asks for it.
One of the most important things online daters should do to keep themselves safe is protect their private information. Online dating safety begins by knowing the red flags of fake profiles and scams. Then moderators can flag and remove other bad actors before they can cause real harm. Another good sign is if the community guidelines have provisions banning harassment and hate speech.
The safest online dating platforms will have a two-factor login system or profile picture verification that keeps fake profiles out of the database. Online dating may seem sketchy at first glance, but a lot of work goes on behind the scenes to ensure single people can flirt and connect safely.