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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