Your Safety Is Not an Afterthought

The following guidance applies to meeting anyone online, regardless of platform:

• Always meet in a public place for your first several dates.
• Tell a trusted friend or family member where you are going, who you are meeting, and when you expect to be back.
• Arrange your own transportation — do not accept rides from someone you have just met online.
• Keep your personal contact details (phone number, home address, workplace) private until you have built a reasonable level of trust.
• Trust your instincts. If something feels off, leave. You do not owe anyone an explanation.
• Avoid sharing financial information with anyone you meet through a dating platform.
• Be cautious of anyone who escalates intimacy or financial requests unusually quickly.

When you decide to meet someone from Felonious Intent in person, take these additional steps:

• Do a quick video call before meeting — it confirms the person matches their photos.
• Keep your first meeting brief, in daylight, and in a busy public area.
• Charge your phone before you leave.
• Share your live location with a trusted contact while you are out.
• Have a code word with a friend so you can call for help without alerting your date.

Some patterns that may indicate manipulation or bad intent:

• Excessive flattery or "love bombing" very early in communication.
• Pressure to move off-platform or share personal contact info before you are comfortable.
• Requests for money, gift cards, cryptocurrency, or loans — regardless of the story attached.
• Inconsistencies in stories, photos that look like stock imagery, or reluctance to video call.
• Attempts to isolate you from friends or family who express concern.
• Dismissing your discomfort or using guilt to override your judgment.

You can report any member from their profile or from any message thread. Reports are reviewed by our Trust & Safety team. When you report someone:

• Select the reason that best describes the concern.
• Include any relevant context or screenshots if possible.
• You will receive a confirmation that your report was received.
• We may reach out for more information, but we cannot share investigation outcomes for privacy reasons.

If you believe you are in immediate danger, contact local emergency services (911 in the US) before contacting us.

Blocking a member on Felonious Intent means:

• They can no longer view your profile or send you messages.
• You will not appear in their search results or discovery queue.
• They are not notified that they have been blocked.
• Any existing conversation thread is hidden from both parties.
• Blocking is immediate and does not require a reason.

You can block any member from their profile or from within a message conversation. Blocks can be reversed from your account settings.

If you or someone you know has experienced harm related to a dating app interaction, these organizations provide support:

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (thehotline.org)
• RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 (rainn.org)
• Federal Trade Commission (romance scam reporting): reportfraud.ftc.gov
• Internet Crime Complaint Center (FBI): ic3.gov

Listing these organizations does not imply any partnership, affiliation, or endorsement.