Red flags

Red-flag warning signs

Trust your gut

If something feels off — it usually is. You never owe anyone a reply, another date, or an explanation.

1. Love-bombing

Excessive compliments, "I've never felt this way before," and pressure to commit or become exclusive within days. Real intimacy takes time.

2. Money talk, early

Any request for money, gift cards, crypto, or "help with an emergency" from someone you haven't met in person is a scam. Report and block immediately.

3. Refusal to video chat

If they always have an excuse to skip video calls — camera broken, bad WiFi, "shy" — the profile may be fake. Try a spontaneous video call and see how they respond.

4. Only wants to move off-platform immediately

Pressure to switch to WhatsApp / Telegram / Signal / email in the first message is a classic scammer move. It gets you outside our safety tools. Keep chatting inside Meet to Keep until trust is built.

5. Inconsistent details

Their age, job, city, or photos don't match up between the profile and chat. Screenshot examples and report.

6. Pushiness about meeting alone or in private

A safe date meets in a public place. If they insist on a hotel, a private residence, or "somewhere quiet" for a first meet — pass. Suggest a coffee, café, or park instead.

7. Explosive reactions

Rage, guilt-tripping, or silent-treatment tactics when you set a boundary. Real partners respect boundaries the first time.

8. Sexual pressure

Explicit photos, unwanted sexting, or pressure for sex before you're ready — including after a first date — is never okay. Block, report, and reach out to safety@meettokeep.com if it escalates.

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