DATING APPS

While dating apps help some people find their lifetime partners, they are among the famous platforms filled with hackers and scammers. Most of them request your personal information before being allowed to find matching partners. But here are a few insights on how to keep safe;

Should you move conversations to WhatsApp?

A good app providing security should not have end-to-end encryption. Most dating apps lack this feature, unlike WhatsApp. This suggests shifting chats from a dating app to WhatsApp is unsafe. It is best to stick to the app for protection from harassment and scammers because everything can be monitored.

What to include in the profile

Many people signing up for these apps are usually in a dilemma when writing their profiles. An individual is unsure whether to use the real name or fake their identity. Well, it depends on an individual. If you like privacy, some apps like Bumble allow using abbreviations and initials. But you can always identify scammers using the apps feature to confirm photos through biometrics. You may only determine genuine photos but not any other information given. However, I usually advise my clients that they can post real names and photos if they are comfortable but avoid providing financial details or specific addresses.

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Ieva Kubiliute

Psychologist and a Sex and Relationships Advisor at shopgiejo.com

Ieva Kubiliute is a psychologist and a sex and relationships advisor and a freelance writer. She's also a consultant to several health and wellness brands. While Ieva specialises in covering wellness topics ranging from fitness and nutrition, to mental wellbeing, sex and relationships and health conditions, she has written across a diverse range of lifestyle topics, including beauty and travel. Career highlights so far include: luxury spa-hopping in Spain and joining an £18k-a-year London gym. Someone’s got to do it! When she’s not typing away at her desk—or interviewing experts and case studies, Ieva winds down with yoga, a good movie and great skincare (affordable of course, there’s little she doesn’t know about budget beauty). Things that bring her endless joy: digital detoxes, oat milk lattes and long country walks (and sometimes jogs).

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