πŸ›‘οΈ Dating Safety

Your safety is our top priority. Please read these guidelines to help you stay safe while using DesiThrill β€” online and in person.

🌐 Online Safety

Your profile is your first impression β€” keep it honest and safe:

  • Use a display name β€” never your full real name publicly.
  • Do not include your phone number, address, or workplace in your profile.
  • Use recent, genuine photos. Avoid photos that show your home, car, or location landmarks.
  • Be honest about who you are β€” misrepresentation leads to wasted time and broken trust.
  • Report any profile that appears fake, offensive, or suspicious using our Report button.

Keep your communications safe while getting to know someone:

  • Use DesiThrill’s messaging system β€” avoid moving to WhatsApp or phone calls too quickly.
  • Never share your personal phone number until you feel completely comfortable and have verified the person is genuine.
  • Be cautious of anyone who immediately declares strong feelings or pushes for fast commitment β€” this is a common scam tactic.
  • Take your time. There is no rush. Anyone pressuring you to move fast is a red flag.
  • If someone makes you feel uneasy, block and report them immediately.
  • Be cautious of profiles that claim to work abroad (military, oil rigs, engineering projects) and can never video call.
  • Never send money to someone you have not met in person, regardless of their story.
  • Romance scammers often build trust over weeks or months before asking for financial help.
  • If someone refuses or is always unavailable for a video call, treat this as a serious warning sign.
  • Report any request for money immediately to our team.
  • Never share your home address, work address, or daily routine with someone you have just met online.
  • Be careful sharing photos β€” once shared, you lose control of them.
  • Do not share financial information, bank details, or send money under any circumstances.
  • Be wary of anyone asking for your ID, passport, or personal documents.
  • Your DesiThrill password should be unique β€” never use the same password on multiple sites.

DesiThrill has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, abuse, and fraud. Please report:

  • Fake or misleading profiles
  • Any request for money or financial information
  • Offensive, abusive, or threatening messages
  • Anyone asking you to move communication off the platform immediately
  • Profiles with stolen or celebrity photos

Use the Report button on any profile or message. Our moderation team reviews every report.

🀝 Safety In Person

  • Always tell a trusted friend or family member when you are meeting someone from online for the first time.
  • Share the person’s name, profile details, and where you are meeting.
  • Arrange a check-in call or text during or after the date so someone knows you are safe.
  • Consider sharing your live location with a trusted contact via your phone during the meeting.
  • Always meet for the first time in a busy, public location β€” a cafΓ©, restaurant, or shopping centre.
  • Never agree to meet at your home, their home, or any private location for a first date.
  • Stay in public areas throughout the date until you are fully comfortable with the person.
  • If the person suggests changing the meeting location to somewhere private, decline and leave if necessary.
  • Stay sober enough to make clear decisions throughout your date.
  • Never leave your drink unattended or accept a drink from someone you do not trust.
  • If you feel unsafe or uncomfortable at any point, trust your instincts and leave.
  • It is always okay to end a date early β€” your safety comes first.
  • Arrange your own transportation to and from the date β€” do not rely on your date for a ride on a first meeting.
  • Have a backup plan: a taxi app, a friend who can pick you up, or public transport.
  • Do not let your date know where you live until you are fully comfortable and have built genuine trust.
  • Park in a well-lit, public area if driving.
  • You are never obligated to stay. If something feels wrong, leave immediately.
  • Use a code word with a friend β€” if you text or call them with the word, they call you with a reason to leave.
  • Ask a member of staff at the venue for help if you feel threatened.
  • Call emergency services (911 in the US) if you are in immediate danger.
  • Keep your phone, bag, and personal belongings with you at all times.
  • Do not leave your drink unattended β€” drink spiking is a real risk.
  • Keep your wallet and ID secure throughout the date.

πŸ”’ Data Security & Scammers

  • Use a strong, unique password for your DesiThrill account β€” never reuse passwords from other sites.
  • Never access your dating account on a public or shared computer.
  • Be cautious of phishing emails claiming to be from DesiThrill β€” we will never ask for your password by email.
  • Enable two-factor authentication on your email account for added protection.
  • If you suspect your account has been compromised, change your password immediately and contact us.
  • Be aware of scammers who send links β€” never click links in messages from people you do not know and trust.

πŸ’œ Sexual Health & Consent

  • Take your time β€” there is no pressure to move a relationship to a physical level before you are ready.
  • Protect your sexual health by using appropriate precautions when the time is right for you.
  • Speak openly with a new partner about health and safety before becoming intimate.
  • Visit your doctor or a sexual health clinic regularly if you are dating actively.
  • Regular sexual health testing is a responsible part of dating β€” there is no shame in it.
  • Many STIs have no visible symptoms β€” testing is the only way to know your status.
  • Encourage open, honest conversations about health with a new partner before intimacy.
  • Free and confidential testing is available at most sexual health clinics.
  • Consent must be freely given, reversible, informed, enthusiastic, and specific.
  • Consent can be withdrawn at any time β€” respect that decision immediately and without question.
  • No means no. Silence or lack of resistance does not mean yes.
  • Pressure, manipulation, or intoxication invalidates consent.
  • If you experience sexual assault, please contact the authorities and reach out for support β€” you are not alone.

πŸ“ž Resources

You are never alone. If something happens on or off our platform, we want to make sure you are supported. Here are key resources available in the US:

Sexual Assault & Sexual Violence www.rainn.org | 800-656-4673
Human Trafficking National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center www.ic3.gov
Suicide Prevention 988lifeline.org | Call or text 988
Domestic Violence 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) | www.thehotline.org
Crime Victim Resource Center 1-855-4VICTIM (855-484-2846) | www.victimconnect.org
Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 to reach a volunteer Crisis Counselor
FTC β€” Report Online Scams & Fraud reportfraud.ftc.gov