Keep it public first
Choose a busy, familiar place for an initial meeting. Let someone you trust know where you are going and when to expect you back.
Use these simple habits to stay in control while you discover people, start conversations and plan time together.
Choose a busy, familiar place for an initial meeting. Let someone you trust know where you are going and when to expect you back.
Discuss the time, place and expectations before you meet. Keep your own transport and a way to leave whenever you need it.
Look for consistent information and take your time. Be cautious when someone pressures you to move quickly or avoids basic questions.
Do not share passwords, financial details, private documents or your exact home address with someone you have just met.
Consent should be clear, mutual and ongoing. A change of mind is always valid, and your boundaries deserve respect.
Requests for money, secrecy, urgent payments or personal account access are warning signs. Pause the conversation and step away.
Tell us about inaccurate, unsafe or inappropriate information so the team can review it.