User Safety Guidelines
These guidelines help users make safe, responsible decisions.
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1. Protect Your Personal Information
- Do not share your full name, address, workplace, or financial details early on.
- Keep conversations within the app until comfortable.
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2. Meet in Public
For in-person meetings:
- Choose a public location
- Inform a friend of your plans
- Arrange your own transportation
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3. Trust Your Instincts
If someone’s behavior raises concerns:
- Stop communicating
- Block and report the user
- Do not meet in person
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4. Report Suspicious Activity
Report users who exhibit:
- Harassment
- Threatening behavior
- Fraud attempts
- Fake or stolen photos
Use the Report button on any user’s profile to flag concerning behavior.
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5. Online Safety
- Be cautious with links or attachments
- Do not send money
- Avoid sharing intimate content with unverified users
In an Emergency
If you feel you are in immediate danger, contact local law enforcement immediately. Platypus Match also provides a Safety Mode button (the red shield icon in the navigation) that instantly hides your profile from discovery.