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How to meet an online match safely

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Before meeting someone from an online match, have a video call, tell a trusted person where you are going, meet in a busy public place, arrange your own transport and keep the first meeting short. You can leave at any point, and you never owe anyone a meeting.

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Before you agree to meet

Keep chatting on the platform for a while rather than moving straight to personal messaging apps. A video call helps confirm the person matches their photos and gives you a sense of how they communicate. If they repeatedly avoid video, change their story, or push to meet sooner than you are comfortable with, take that seriously.

Planning the meeting

Bringing a family member or friend along, or having them nearby, is a perfectly reasonable choice in rishta culture and beyond.

  • Choose a busy cafe, restaurant or public space you know.
  • Meet during the day for a first meeting where possible.
  • Arrange your own travel there and back.
  • Tell a friend or family member who you are meeting, where and when.
  • Agree a check-in time with them and a simple signal if you need help.
  • Keep your phone charged.

During the meeting

Keep your drink and belongings with you. You do not have to share your home address, workplace details or financial information. If you feel uncomfortable at any point, it is fine to end the meeting politely and leave. A respectful person will not pressure you to stay, go somewhere private or change plans.

Protecting your accounts and information

Safety also covers what happens online. Use a strong, unique password for your matchmaking account and keep it to yourself. Think twice before sharing your surname, workplace or social media handles in early conversations, because these make it easy to find much more about you. Never share verification codes sent to your phone, whoever asks for them, and be cautious with links sent by people you have only just met.

Afterwards

Let your trusted contact know you are home. If anything worried you, write it down while it is fresh. On shaadi.si you can unmatch, block or report a member at any time. If you believe you are in danger, contact local emergency services first.

Frequently asked questions

Is it rude to bring someone with me?

No. Many people bring a relative or friend, especially to a first meeting. You can mention it in advance so expectations are clear.

What if they ask for money before we meet?

Do not send money to someone you have not met, whatever the reason given. Report the profile; this is a common sign of a scam.

Should I share my home address?

Not at an early stage. Meet in public places and share personal details gradually, once trust has been built over time.

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