This guide is intended as general information for adults. Individual circumstances and applicable rules can differ. Take time to make informed decisions, protect your privacy and seek qualified independent advice where appropriate.
Look for clear information
A professional website should explain how enquiries work, what information is collected, how to contact the business and where to find its privacy and terms pages. Clear information is more useful than exaggerated claims or pressure-led marketing.
Check profile authenticity carefully
Look for consistent information and authorised images. Be cautious of profiles that appear copied, contain conflicting details or use photographs that appear elsewhere under different names. A polished website alone does not prove that a listing is genuine.
Assess communication
A reliable enquiry process should answer reasonable questions clearly and should not pressure you into an immediate payment. Be cautious if contact details, names or payment instructions change unexpectedly.
Protect your information
Share only what is necessary. Do not send identity documents, bank details or intimate personal information through an unverified channel. Read the privacy information and use contact details independently confirmed from the official website.
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