Dating safety for men over 50
Romance scams aimed at men, sextortion, investment scams, meeting safely and where to get help: dating safety for men over 50.
Staying safe
Safety
How to spot romance scams, fake profiles and WhatsApp fraud, and how to date safely online in the UK.
Safety
How to spot romance scams, fake profiles and WhatsApp fraud, and how to date safely online in the UK.
Controlling behaviour and coercive control in later-life relationships
What controlling behaviour and coercive control look like in a new relationship later in life, what the law says across the UK, and where to get confidential help.
Romance scam cover stories: oil rigs, doctors, gift cards and more
The cover stories romance scammers use, from oil rig engineers to overseas doctors, why they work, gift card and payment red flags, and what to do.
Crypto romance scams (“pig butchering”) explained
How crypto and investment romance scams work step by step, the scripts used, red flags, how to check a trading platform, UK reimbursement rules and where to report and get support.
Sexual photos and messages when dating online
Sexual photos and messages when dating online after 50: the risks, saying no, cyberflashing and the law, sextortion, and where to get help if images are shared or threatened.
When should you travel to meet someone you met online?
When to travel to meet someone you met online, and how to do it safely: checks first, your own accommodation and transport, meeting abroad, scam red flags and sharing costs.
How to Spot a Fake Dating Profile
How to spot a fake dating profile: the warning signs in photos, bios and messages, AI-generated images, simple checks like reverse image searches and video calls, and what to do if you find one.
Should You Video Call Before Meeting Someone From a Dating App?
Why a short video call before a first date is worth it after 50, when to suggest one, how to do it safely and privately, what to look out for and what it means if someone refuses.
First Date Safety After 50: A Complete Checklist
A complete first date safety checklist for people over 50: checks before you meet, choosing a venue, on the day, leaving early, afterwards, and the warning signs to watch for.
Military Romance Scams: How to Spot a Fake Soldier
How military romance scams work, the stories fake soldiers use, what genuine service personnel never need money for, how to check, and what to do if you have been targeted.