How to stay alert & protect yourself

Dating scams are real, so you should always be careful about what you share. Trust us – the best thing you can do is keep your personal and financial information private at all times.

Be extra cautious with long-distance relationships too, even if you feel like you can trust the person you’ve connected with.

Here are some tips on how to stay alert and protect yourself from potential scams.

Look out for these signs:

• They ask you for money.
• They want to move away from Badoo quickly.
• They send you suspicious or unfamiliar links.
• They ask a lot of personal questions but avoid answering yours.
• It feels like they could be a catfish.

If you suspect someone is trying to scam you, here’s how to block and report them.

Never share these details:

• Passwords to your accounts.
• Card details, including your PIN.
• Last name.
• Home address.
• Work address.
• Email address.

Watch this video to learn more.