1. Keep personal information private
Do not share your home address, workplace, bank details, Aadhaar or PAN numbers. Use a nickname, and take your time before sharing your phone number or social media accounts.
2. Never share OTPs, passwords or money
No genuine new friend or match will ask for an OTP, UPI PIN, a loan or an "emergency" transfer. Requests for money are the most common sign of a romance scam in India. Stop talking to the person and report them.
3. Watch for scam and catfish warning signs
- Profile photos that look like a model's, or that refuse a live video call.
- Someone who professes love very quickly, or quickly moves the chat to another app.
- Stories about being abroad, in the army, or in sudden trouble.
- Pressure to click unknown links or install apps.
4. Do a quick video call before meeting
A short video call helps confirm that the person matches their photos. If they keep avoiding it, that is a red flag.
5. Meet in public, tell someone
Choose a busy public place, share your live location with a trusted friend, arrange your own transport, and keep the first meeting short.
6. Use the block and report tools
On StrangersClub you can block a user instantly and report abuse. Room moderators and automated filters remove spam, hateful messages and attempts to collect phone numbers. See how it works on our trust and safety page.
Age and consent
StrangersClub is for adults aged 18 and over. Nobody should pressure you into sharing photos or doing anything you are uncomfortable with. If someone does, block and report them. For urgent issues, email admin@drido.in.
If you have lost money to online fraud in India, report it quickly on the National Cyber Crime Portal (cybercrime.gov.in) or by calling 1930.
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