Meet smart. Travel safer. Trust your instincts.
Last Updated: December 16, 2025
Safety is a SoloTRVLR marketing pillar and a community promise. These tips are designed to help you stay safe online, plan confident meetups, and travel with care. Use what works for you, share them with friends, and remember: you never owe anyone your time or attention—if you’re uncomfortable, it’s not rude to block or stop the conversation.
Safety Principles
• Your boundaries are valid. You can say no, leave, block, or report at any time.
• Meet publicly, share plans with a trusted contact, and keep control of your transport.
• Protect personal information. Avoid posting real-time locations or detailed itineraries.
• Trust your instincts—if something feels off, it probably is.
Online Safety (Before You Meet)
• Stay in the app while you get to know someone; be cautious if someone pressures you to move to other platforms quickly.
• Do not share sensitive details (home or hotel address, phone number, financial info, exact arrival times).
• Screen up front: consider a brief video call before meeting to verify identity and comfort.
• Watch for scam signals: urgent requests, money or crypto, gift cards, wire transfers, or investment “opportunities.” Never send funds to someone you haven’t met in person.
• Use strong passwords and enable device security (e.g., screen lock). Avoid clicking unknown links or scanning suspicious QR codes.
Block & Report — Not Rude, Just Smart
• It’s always okay to block or stop conversing if you’re uncomfortable. Your safety comes first.
• Use in-app tools to block and report harmful behavior. Blocking prevents further contact; reporting helps keep others safe.
• Examples to block/report: pressure to share travel details or private info, harassment or threats, underage users, fraudulent profiles, spam/solicitation, off-purpose mass messaging.
Meeting In Person
• Pick public, well-lit locations with staff present; avoid private homes or secluded spots for first meets.
• Tell a trusted contact your plan (who, where, when) and set check-in times; share a taxi or ride-share plan.
• Arrive and leave on your own terms; keep control of your transport so you can depart anytime.
• Keep your drink and belongings in sight; avoid excessive substance use that can impair judgment.
• Bring your own funds; don’t rely on others for payment or accommodation on first meetups.
Traveling Together
• Start small: do a short activity before committing to an overnight trip.
• Book separate rooms initially; do not share keys or access codes.
• Share only general itinerary details; avoid posting real-time location updates on public channels.
• Carry copies of essential documents and a basic first-aid kit; confirm travel insurance and emergency contacts.
Photos, Media & Location Privacy
• Ask before photographing or recording others; get consent before posting.
• Avoid posting boarding passes, tickets, or barcodes; they can expose personal data.
• Disable photo geotagging or remove location metadata before sharing; wait to post until after you’ve left a location.
Money & Scam Awareness
• Never send money, gift cards, crypto, or wire transfers to someone you haven’t met in person.
• Decline “investment opportunities” and requests for fees, taxes, or urgent payments.
• If you suspect a scam, stop contact, capture evidence (screenshots), and report through SoloTRVLR and appropriate authorities.
My Safety Plan (Quick Checklist)
• I told a trusted contact my plan and set check-in times.
• Our meeting spot is public and staffed; I have my own transport plan.
• I’ll keep the conversation respectful and inside the app until I’m comfortable.
• I’ll watch my drink/belongings and trust my instincts.
• If anything feels off: I’ll leave, block, and report.
• Always save your destination’s local emergency number, embassy or consulate line, and your travel insurer’s 24/7 hotline
If Something Feels Off or Goes Wrong
• Leave the situation and go to a safer, public place.
• Contact local emergency services if needed.
• Use in-app tools to block and report; share details with Support@solotrvlr.global
Helpful Resources (Global)
• World Health Organization (WHO) travel and health advice.
• CDC Travelers’ Health: trip preparation and safety guidance.
• FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): report cyber-enabled crime.
• UN Women Safe Cities & Safe Public Spaces: strategies for safer public spaces.
Contact & Support
Questions, concerns, or safety reports? Email Support@solotrvlr.global
