How can I stay safe when meeting someone in person?

Meet in a public place, tell someone where you are, keep your own way home, and use Ohrny's tools, such as the Verified badge, in-app calls and reporting, to check the person before you go.

Before you meet

Look for the Verified badge. It means the person's selfie matched their profile photos.
Do the mutual reveal. Seeing each other's photos before meeting is normal and expected. Someone who refuses to reveal but pushes to meet is a warning sign.
Have a voice or video call from inside the app. It takes a minute and confirms that the person is who they say they are. No phone numbers are needed.
Keep the conversation in Ohrny until you are comfortable. There is no reason to move to another app or share your number before meeting.
Tell a friend who you are meeting, where and when. Share the handle and the plan.

At the meeting

Choose a public place with people around, such as a café, bar or restaurant. Avoid a first meeting at someone's home or yours.
Arrange your own transport there and back. Do not rely on the other person for a ride.
Keep your phone charged and with you.
Watch your drink, and stay within your limits.
Leave if something feels off. You do not owe anyone an explanation.

Warning signs

Refusing to reveal photos or do a call, but pushing hard to meet.
Asking for money, gift cards or financial help of any kind.
Pressuring you to switch to another app, share your number or send photos.
A story that keeps changing.

If you see any of these, stop, block and report. Reports are anonymous.

After the meeting

Not a fit? Unmatch or block. Blocking is silent.
Did the person behave badly, lie about who they are or make you feel unsafe? Report them from the chat and attach the messages. Or write to safety@ohrny.com.
In an emergency, contact local emergency services first.

Good to know

The Safety Center in the app, under Settings → Safety, collects this advice and the safety tools in one place.
Intent modes describe what people are looking for. They never mean that anyone has agreed to anything.
The panic gesture and app disguise protect your privacy on your own phone, for example if someone else picks it up.

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