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How to stay safe when you meet people online: spotting fake profiles, avoiding romance scams, protecting your privacy and meeting for the first time.

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How to meet someone from the internet safely

A practical checklist for a first meeting: video call first, choose a public place, tell a friend, arrange your own transport and know how to leave.

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Should you send money to someone you met online?

The honest answer is almost always no. Learn what makes a request risky, when helping is different, and how to say no kindly with scripts you can cop…

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Romance scams in Kenya: warning signs and what to do

Love bombing, urgent emergencies, requests for M-Pesa or airtime, parcel fees and fake investments: the warning signs of romance scams and how to res…

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How to protect your privacy on dating apps

What to keep private, how photos and locations can give you away, and simple habits for usernames, screenshots and sharing, before you trust someone…

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How to verify someone is real before meeting them

A simple set of checks you can do from your phone: video call, reverse image search, consistency, verified badges, social profiles and easy questions.

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How to spot fake profiles and catfishing online

Learn the common signs of fake profiles and catfishing, from too-perfect photos to endless excuses, plus simple checks you can do before you trust an…

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How to block and report someone online

When a chat turns uncomfortable, you can step away. Learn how to block, report, keep evidence, handle harassment and get help in Kenya if you feel in…