Informational
Tips for Safer Online Dating
Last Updated
May 29, 2026
Last Reviewed
May 29, 2026
Owner
SPARC
Topic
NDII/Intimate Image Abuse
Safety Planning
Category
Victim Support
Audience
Advocates ,
Appropriate for survivors
Summary
Online dating can come with challenges around privacy and safety, as abusive parties may misrepresent themselves and/or misuse access to and information about a victim to cause harm. The following tips are intended for victim advocates, law enforcement, and other professionals to share with victims when planning for online safety and may help reduce the risks of cyberstalking, image-based sexual abuse, scams, and other forms of technology-facilitated abuse