Never Send MoneyNever send money, especially over wire transfer Protect Your Personal InformationNever share personal information, such as your social security number, home or work address. Don't Be In A RushTake your time and get to know the other person before agreeing to meet or chat off of our app. Don't be afraid to ask questions to screen for any red flags or personal dealbreakers. A phone or video call can be a useful screening tool before meeting.Never give them your real phone number.Meet for the first few times in a populated, public place like a mall or a coffee shop or Library.Be in Control of Your Transportation You want to be in control of how you get to and from your date so that you can leave whenever you want.If You Feel Uncomfortable you can leave It's okay to end the date early if you're feeling uncomfortable. Sexual Health and ConsentProtect Yourself when used correctly and consistently, condoms can significantly reduce the risk of contracting and passing on STI's like HIVInformed you can only consent to something if you have the full story. For example, if someone says they will use a condom and then they don't there isn't full consentEnthusiastic when it comes to sex, you should only do stuff you WANT to do, not things that you feel you're expected to do.You get the final say over what happens with your body. It doesn't matter if you're hooked up before or even if you said yes earlier and then changed your mind. You're allowed to say stop at any time, and your partner needs to respect that. Resources for Help, Support, or AdviceRemember even if you follow these tips, no method of risk reduction is perfect. If you have a negative experience, please know that it is not your fault and help is available.National Sexual Assault Hotline National Sexual Violence Resource Center