Take steps to minimise risk when meeting someone in person that you first met online.
Personal safety when meeting in person
Consider your safety plan when first meeting up with a stranger, no matter the reason for meeting.
You can minimise risk by:
- choosing a location with lots of people around
- meeting during daylight hours, and,
- sharing your location with friends.
Read more tips to protect yourself when meeting someone new from online.
Meeting through dating apps and online platforms
Online platforms, particularly dating apps, are a popular way to meet people.
Before signing up, take some time to understand the app's community guidelines and terms of service. They often include safety tips as well.
Make sure you are comfortable with how they will support you if you encounter an issue.
Dating apps, online platforms, and sexual offences
Reports of people being sexually assaulted after meeting someone in person that they first met online have increased.
Learn more about dating apps, online platforms, and sexual offences.
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