Practice
Safety
- Catfishing and romance scams: how to spot themHow to spot a catfish or romance scammer: the FTC's warning signs, reverse image search, money requests, 2022 and 2023 report figures, and what to do.
- Safe nights out: drinks, getting home and watching your friendsHow to stay safe on a night out: watch your drink, pace yourself, plan a ride home, check on friends, and what to do if someone looks like they're in trouble.
- What to share (and not share) with someone you just metWhat personal information to share with someone new and when: first name and interests early, workplace and address later, never money or account details.
- First date safety: tips for both peopleFirst date safety tips that apply to both people: where to meet, who to tell, how to get home, what to do about drinks, and how to leave if it feels off.
- How to make a date feel safe and comfortablePractical ways to make a first date feel safe for the other person: let them choose the place and ride, skip pressure on drinks, and keep every exit easy.
- How to meet someone from online safelyHow to check that a match is real before you meet: video call, photo checks, scam signs from the FTC, and a simple plan for the first meetup.
- Red flags in someone you're dating, and what to do about themRelationship red flags that apply to anyone you date, a man or a woman: control, dishonesty, disrespect and pressure, plus what to do when you spot one.
