Safety Tips

Last Updated: September 21, 2025

Your safety is our top priority. While Veronata uses voice profiles to create more authentic connections, meeting people online always requires caution.

🚨 Critical Safety Reminders

  • • Veronata doesn't conduct background checks - Do your own research
  • • Never send money to anyone you've met online, regardless of the reason
  • • Meet in public places for first dates
  • • Tell a trusted friend your plans and location
  • • Trust your instincts - If something feels wrong, it probably is

Before Meeting Someone

Online Safety

  • Never send money or financial information to anyone you've met on Veronata, no matter the reason they give
  • Protect your personal information - Don't share your home address, workplace, social security number, or financial details
  • Keep conversations on Veronata until you're comfortable. Our moderation team can only help with conversations that happen on our platform
  • Trust your instincts - If something feels off, it probably is. Block and report suspicious users immediately
  • Verify their voice - If someone refuses voice calls or their voice seems different each time, be cautious
  • Google them - Do a quick search of their name and reverse image search their photos
  • Video call first - Before meeting in person, have a video call to verify they match their profile

Red Flags to Watch For

  • Asks for money, gifts, or financial assistance
  • Requests intimate photos or recordings
  • Gets angry when you say no to requests
  • Attempts to move conversation off platform immediately
  • Stories don't add up or change frequently
  • Refuses to voice/video call
  • Professes love unusually quickly
  • Claims to be traveling abroad or in the military (common scam tactics)

Meeting In Person

Before You Go

  • Tell a trusted friend your plans - who you're meeting, where, and when
  • Meet in public - Choose a populated, public location for first meetings
  • Share your location with a trusted friend using your phone's location sharing
  • Arrange your own transportation - Don't depend on your date for a ride
  • Stay sober - Limit alcohol consumption and never leave drinks unattended
  • Charge your phone and have emergency contacts ready
  • Set up a check-in - Have a friend call/text at a specific time

During the Date

  • Meet at the location - Don't get picked up at home or work
  • Stay in public areas until you know someone well
  • Don't leave with someone you just met to go to a private location
  • Trust your gut - Leave immediately if you feel uncomfortable
  • Don't share accommodations on trips until you know someone well

Voice and Video Call Safety

Protecting Your Privacy on Calls

  • Use Veronata's voice features rather than sharing your phone number initially
  • Be aware of your background in video calls - it can reveal your location
  • Don't share screens unless you've reviewed what's visible
  • Record concerns - If someone makes you uncomfortable on a call, end it and report them

Sexual Health and Consent

  • Consent is mandatory - Both parties must agree to any sexual activity
  • Consent can be withdrawn at any time
  • Protect your sexual health - Use protection and discuss STI testing
  • You have the right to say no to anything that makes you uncomfortable

Financial Safety

Never Send Money For:

  • Travel expenses to meet you
  • Medical emergencies
  • Visa or travel documents
  • Investment opportunities
  • Bill payments or rent
  • Family emergencies

Remember: People who ask for money online are likely scammers, regardless of how long you've been talking.

Reporting and Support

Report to Veronata

  • Tap the Report button on any profile or message
  • Email safety@veronata.com with concerns
  • We review reports within 24 hours

If You've Been Assaulted

  • Get to safety immediately
  • Call 911 or local emergency services
  • Preserve evidence - Don't shower, change clothes, or clean up
  • Get medical attention including STI prevention and emergency contraception if needed
  • Report to police - Bring a trusted friend for support
  • Contact RAINN (1-800-656-4673) for confidential support

Additional Resources

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
  • RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
  • FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center: ic3.gov
  • FTC Romance Scam Reporting: reportfraud.ftc.gov
  • Cyber Civil Rights Initiative: cybercivilrights.org

For LGBTQ+ Users

  • Consider when and how to disclose your identity
  • Use extra caution in areas with less LGBTQ+ acceptance
  • Trust your instincts about safety
  • Report any harassment or discrimination

Teen Dating Violence (For Our Younger Adult Users 18-21)

  • Dating violence is never acceptable
  • Warning signs include controlling behavior, isolation from friends, and verbal abuse
  • Love Is Respect Hotline: 1-866-331-9474

Remember

  • You don't owe anyone anything - Not a response, not a date, not an explanation
  • Veronata doesn't conduct background checks - Do your own research
  • It's okay to take things slow - Anyone worthwhile will respect your boundaries
  • Report suspicious behavior - You might protect someone else

Stay safe and trust your instincts. Real connections are worth waiting for.

Report safety concerns using our Safety Report Form

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