TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Using online dating applications is one of the trends that many young people use today. With the help of this dating application one can meet new people, get acquainted to date. One of the online applications that are often used is Tinder.
There are a few things to keep in mind when you want to date through Tinder. Quoted from the policies.tinder.com page, Thursday, August 12, 2021, use careful consideration and prioritize your own safety both when sending messages or when meeting in person.
In addition, there are some safe tips dating more from Tinder, including:
1. Don’t send money
Do not send money even if the person claims to be in an emergency. Also don’t share information that could be used to access personal money.
If the person you are talking to asks for money, immediately report it to Tinder.
2. Protect personal information
Don’t share personal information, such as social security numbers, home or work addresses, or information about your daily routine with new people.
Don’t share information such as the child’s name, where they go to school, or their age and gender.
3. Stay on the platform
Stay in touch via the Tinder platform when you meet someone.
Users with malicious intent often attempt to move conversations to SMS, WhatsApp, email, or directly over the phone.
4. Be wary of long distance relationships
Be wary of scammers claiming to be from the same country but trapped in another, especially if asking for financial help getting home.
5. Report all behavior suspicious and offensive
When someone does something bad that violates the boundaries of decency, then block and report that person according to the provisions of Tinder.
Some examples of these violations are: asking for money or donations, underage users, abuse, threats and offensive messages, inappropriate or harmful behavior during or after meeting in person, fake profiles, and spam or solicitation/incitement including links to commercial websites or attempts to sell products or services
6. Protect the account well
Make sure the password you use is strong, and always be careful when logging into your account from a public or shared computer.
Tinder will not send its users an email asking for username and password information. If a user receives an email asking for account information, please report it to Tinder immediately.
WINDA OKTAVIA
Also read: Lockdown, Many People Find Friends on Tinder
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