π‘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.
π 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.
π€ 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.
π 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.
π 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.
π 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