Your safety is our highest priority. This guide helps you recognise warning signs, protect yourself online, and report anything that doesn't feel right.
Golden Rule: Never send money to someone you have not met in person. This applies to wire transfers, cryptocurrency, gift cards, or any financial transaction. No legitimate romantic partner will ask you for money online.
Any request for money — medical emergencies, travel costs, visa fees, investment opportunities — is a major red flag. Genuine romantic interests never ask for financial help from someone they haven't met in person.
Consistent excuses to avoid showing their face on video or meeting in person are warning signs. A live video call is a basic verification step.
Declarations of love or talk of marriage after just a few days are red flags. Scammers use manufactured intimacy to lower your guard.
Inconsistencies in details, locations, or life story — especially stories involving work abroad, military deployment, or sudden crises — are common in fraudulent profiles.
Requests to switch to personal email or messaging apps early in conversation may indicate an attempt to avoid our safety monitoring.
Do not share your home address, workplace, financial details, or government ID with someone you have only met online.
Before investing significant emotional energy, request a live video call. Ask them to perform a simple action to confirm their identity.
Use Google Images or TinEye to check whether profile photos appear elsewhere under a different name.
If something feels off, slow down the relationship. Discuss concerns with a trusted friend, and do not let romantic excitement override common sense.
Use the report button on any profile or conversation. Our team reviews all reports within 24 hours. For urgent concerns: safety@brideq.com
If you believe you have been a victim of financial crime, also report to FBI IC3 or the FTC.
Our Safety Team is available 24/7. Report it — we review every case.
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