Dating Safety and First-Meeting Guide

Meeting someone new can be exciting. A few simple boundaries can protect your privacy and help you decide whether the connection feels right.

Before you start talking

Keep your exact home and work addresses off your public profile. Avoid showing identification documents, financial details, vehicle plates, or identifying details of children in your photos. Use a unique password and do not share your login code with anyone. Remember that images and messages can be copied or screenshotted by another person.

Watch for pressure and money requests

Be careful if a new acquaintance urgently asks for money, gift cards, cryptocurrency, bank access, or help receiving packages. Even a friendly conversation is not proof that somebody is who they claim to be. Never send intimate images under pressure. If someone insists you move to another platform immediately, consider why they need to rush you.

Get to know each other at your own pace

Green On Green uses the terms “Just Met,” “Being cautious,” and “Let's Meet” to describe stages of trust. These are not safety certifications. A green light cannot establish someone's identity, intentions, or reliability. Each person must make their own independent decision about meeting.

Plan a safer first meeting

Choose a public place such as a busy coffee shop or museum during normal operating hours. Arrange your own transportation. Tell a trusted person where you're going and when you expect to check in. Keep your phone charged, watch your drinks, and leave whenever something feels wrong. You do not owe a date a reason for ending the meeting.

Use block and report

Block a member if you do not want further interaction. Report photos or profiles that appear fake, threatening, exploitative, or otherwise violate our rules. Multiple independent reports trigger removal under the current moderation system; urgent reports still deserve review. A report is not a substitute for contacting emergency services if anyone faces immediate danger.

When you need help

If there is an immediate threat, call your local emergency number. In the United States, the FTC provides information about romance scams at consumer.ftc.gov. For account, safety, or privacy issues involving Green On Green, use our Contact form. Suspected child exploitation should be reported immediately using the Child safety report topic.