Safety Tips

Never share your home address, workplace address, or daily routine with someone you haven't met in person.

Use your FindShadi messaging first before sharing phone numbers or social media handles.

Avoid sharing financial information — bank details, salary slips, tax returns — with anyone on the platform.

Don't share your password with anyone, including people claiming to be from FindShadi support.

Be cautious about sharing photos of your home, car registration, or ID documents.

Video call before meeting in person. This confirms the person matches their profile photos.

Cross-check information they share — a quick LinkedIn or social media search can reveal inconsistencies.

Ask specific questions about their background. Genuine people are happy to share; scammers get vague.

If their story sounds too perfect or too dramatic, proceed with caution.

Trust your instincts — if something feels off, it probably is.

Always meet in a public place for the first few dates — a coffee shop, restaurant, or popular public area.

Tell a trusted friend or family member where you're going, who you're meeting, and when you expect to be back.

Arrange your own transportation. Don't depend on your date for rides, especially on the first meeting.

Keep your phone charged and have emergency contacts easily accessible.

Don't feel pressured to go to a private location. A genuine person will respect your boundaries.

Never send money to someone you haven't met in person, regardless of how convincing their story is.

Be wary of people who share sob stories early on — medical emergencies, business failures, family crises — to elicit financial help.

Don't invest in business opportunities proposed by someone you've met on a matrimonial platform.

If someone asks you to receive money on their behalf or transfer funds, it's likely a scam.

Report anyone who requests financial assistance to our support team immediately.

They refuse to video call or always have excuses for not being on camera.

Their profile has very few photos, or the photos look professionally taken / too polished.

They push to move the conversation off the platform very quickly (WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.).

They declare love or deep feelings unusually fast — within days or the first few conversations.

They avoid answering direct questions about their job, family, or living situation.

They pressure you to meet alone in private settings before you're comfortable.

They become aggressive, controlling, or manipulative when you set boundaries.

Use recent, genuine photos on your profile. Misrepresentation hurts everyone.

Avoid uploading photos that reveal your exact location (house number, workplace signage, etc.).

Be cautious if someone asks for intimate or compromising photos — these can be used for blackmail.

If someone sends you photos that seem stolen from the internet, do a reverse image search.

Report profiles using fake or stolen photos to our moderation team.

Keep initial conversations on the FindShadi platform where our moderation tools can help protect you.

Don't respond to aggressive or demanding messages — block and report instead.

If someone's communication style makes you uncomfortable, trust that feeling and disengage.

Be cautious of people who try to isolate you from friends and family early in the relationship.

Save screenshots of concerning conversations as evidence if you need to file a report.

Involve your family or trusted friends in the process when you feel a connection is getting serious.

A genuine person will be happy to meet your family and have their family meet you.

Be cautious of people who insist on keeping the relationship secret from families.

Verify family details independently when possible — a genuine match has nothing to hide.

If the other person's family is pressuring for a quick decision, take your time. Real love isn't in a rush.