A dating profile is an introduction, not proof of character. Verification tools can help reduce impersonation, but they do not confirm every claim and are not the same as a background check.
Protect your money
Never send cash, gift cards, cryptocurrency, bank details, or financial documents to someone you know only online. Do not receive or forward funds for a romantic contact.
Protect your privacy
Use a unique password, keep your address and routine private, and avoid sharing identifying information about grandchildren. Use the reporting tools available in your account if someone applies pressure, impersonates another person, makes threats, or asks for money.
Plan the first meeting
Choose a staffed public place, use your own transportation, tell a trusted person where you are going, keep your phone charged, and leave when a boundary is ignored.