Dating safely
Most people you meet are exactly who they say. These habits protect you from the few who aren’t.
Report romance fraud
If someone you met online asks for money, crypto or gift cards, stop and report it to Report Fraud, which replaced Action Fraud on 4 December 2025, online or on 0300 123 2040. If you have already sent money, call your bank straight away. In an emergency, call 999.
Know the warning signs
Be careful if things move very fast or feel very intense early on, or if someone keeps avoiding meeting in person or a live video call. Never send money to someone you have not met face to face, and talk to a friend if something feels off.
Get a licensed taxi home
In Nottingham, hackney cabs have white plates and can be hailed or taken from a rank, while private hire cars have yellow plates and must be booked. Never get into a private hire car you have not booked, and do not get in if you cannot see the driver's badge.