How to stay safe when you meet someone from a dating app
By pridm8 team · 24 October 2026 · Updated 24 October 2026
Most first meetings go fine, and a few simple habits make them safer still. • Before you meet Chat for a while first and notice whether the person's story stays consistent. A short video call can help you feel more comfortable. Never share bank details, passwords or one-time codes, however friendly the conversation. • Choose the place Pick somewhere public and busy, and get there by your own route. Avoid being picked up from home on a first meeting. • Tell someone Let a friend know who you are meeting, where and when, and agree to message them afterwards. • On the date Keep an eye on your own drink, go at your own pace and trust your instincts. You can leave at any time without giving a reason. • Spotting scams Be wary of anyone who asks for money, gift cards or crypto, who has an urgent emergency, who pushes you to move to another app, or who always finds a reason not to meet. Block and report them. • If something goes wrong Get somewhere safe, call your local emergency number (999 in the UK, 911 in the US and Canada, 112 in the EU) if you are in danger, and use Block and Report on pridm8 so we can act. Support for LGBTQ+ people is available from organisations such as Galop and LGBT Switchboard in the UK, and by local LGBTQ+ helplines elsewhere.