The dating world is full of complexity, just like the human condition. Finding a meaningful connection can be a challenging undertaking, so we’ve designed a personalized selection process and an exclusive online community to make it simpler.

Getting to know someone is an exciting process, but it’s important to remember that online profiles only provide a snapshot of a person’s character and personality.

This is how to stay safe when you’re making a meaningful connection online and in person.

Limit the information you provide

Platinum Introductions members benefit from security and confidentiality online and have the ability to choose how public their profile is. It’s a good idea to be especially cautious about divulging any of your personal details to others.

Discussing family backgrounds, hobbies, and future goals will help you get to know each other, but where you work, live and your more personal information should stay private until you’re comfortable disclosing them. If your social media accounts are public, you should consider updating your privacy settings to protect your identifying information.

We also recommend that you communicate with your connections through our secure online messaging and video chat service. Alternatively, we suggest that you set up a separate secure email account for private communications.

Look out for red flags

Platinum Introductions was created to provide an exclusive, private online meeting place. We aim to connect you with like-minded members who are seeking genuine connections. However, it’s still a good idea to look out for any red flags that may indicate someone has a different agenda to yours. For example, be wary if anyone seems to be trying to develop a relationship too quickly, or makes any requests you’re not comfortable with.

Other red flags can include asking for money because of supposed personal or family problems, demanding unreasonably quick responses to their messages, being vague and inconsistent or seeming inauthentic in any way. Trust your instincts and notify the Platinum Introductions team if you have any concerns. 

Always meet in a public place

For your first meeting, choose a comfortable public place, like a bar or restaurant and let a friend or family member know where you’re going. If you and your connection would rather meet outdoors, make sure there will be people around. It’s still possible to be intimate in a public place, and you’ll be much safer.

If it’s been a while since you’ve dated and you’re understandably quite nervous, it’s a smart idea to choose a location you’ve been to before and already know well. This takes away some of that natural uncertainty and helps you concentrate on making a genuine connection.

Organize your own transport

It’s a romantic notion to be picked up at your door and taken out for the evening, but arranging your own transport to your agreed meeting place is a safer option. That way, you’ll also have the freedom to leave if you want or need to.

Please read our blog Finding lasting love Online for more great tips in relation to your first meeting.

At Platinum Introductions, we make sure our members are verified and approved to a strict set of standards. We are dedicated to providing our members with safe, confidential online and in-person connections.

Sign up to Platinum Introductions and our team will assist you in making a lasting, genuine connection.