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Safety first
Use the directory responsibly
Practical guidance for adults browsing, publishing and making direct contact. Trust your judgement, protect your information and leave any situation that feels unsafe.
Protect privacy
Do not share passwords, PINs, identity documents, home addresses or banking credentials.
Consent is continuous
Every person can set boundaries, change their mind or end contact at any time.
Before contact
Check first, then decide
- Read the complete profile and look for inconsistent information.
- Use a separate contact method where practical and limit personal details.
- Confirm the person, location, time, expectations and boundaries directly.
- Be cautious of urgent requests for deposits, transport money, airtime or account access.
- Do not send intimate content, identity documents or financial information to prove trust.
Before meeting
Keep control of your plans
- Tell a trusted adult where you are going and when you expect to return.
- Arrange your own transport and keep enough battery and funds to leave independently.
- For a first meeting, consider a public, staffed location where appropriate.
- Avoid becoming impaired or accepting unknown drinks or substances.
- Have a simple check-in plan or code word with someone you trust.
During contact
Respect boundaries and warning signs
- Consent must be informed, voluntary and ongoing.
- Stop immediately when anyone withdraws consent or appears unable to consent.
- Leave if identity, location, people present or agreed arrangements unexpectedly change.
- Do not tolerate pressure, threats, recording without consent, restraint or confiscation of property.
- Keep your phone, belongings, transport options and exit route accessible.
Money and scams
Pause before paying
- Never reveal a mobile-money PIN, one-time code, password or card security code.
- Confirm payment instructions through the official website or payment screen.
- Be suspicious of overpayments, refund requests, fake screenshots and links sent in messages.
- Do not transfer funds under threats, blackmail or claims that you must pay to avoid exposure.
- Keep transaction references and screenshots when reporting suspected fraud.
Report responsibly
Tell the administrator about suspicious profiles or behaviour
Include the profile link, what happened and any non-sensitive evidence that helps review the concern. Do not publish accusations or private information publicly.
Important: This page provides general safety information, not legal, medical or emergency advice. Use local professional and emergency services when needed.