Safety Tips

Meeting new people is exciting, but you should always be cautious when interacting with someone you don’t know. Use your best judgment and put your safety first.
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This Safety Tips was last updated November 1, 2020‎ and applies beginning November 1, 2020‎.

Despite you can’t control the actions of others, there are things you can do to help you stay safe during your Basbes experience, whether you are exchanging initial messages or meeting in person, these tips will help you to stay safe.

Online Safety

Never Send Money or Share Financial Information

Never send money, especially over wire transfer, even if the person claims to be in an emergency. Wiring money is like sending cash — it’s nearly impossible to reverse the transaction or trace where the money went. Never share information that could be used to access your financial accounts. If another user asks you for money, report it immediately.

Protect Your Personal Information

Never share personal information, such as your social security number, national ID, home or work address, or details about your daily routine (e.g., that you go to a certain store every Sunday) with people you don’t know. If you are a parent, limit the information that you share about your children on your profile and in early communications. Avoid sharing details such as your children’s names, where they go to school, or their ages or genders.

Stay on the Platform

Keep conversations on the Basbes platform while you’re getting to know someone. Users with bad intentions often try to move the conversation to text, messaging apps, email, or phone right away.

Overseas Relationships

Watch out for scammers who claim to be from your country but stuck in the country you are visiting, especially if they ask for financial help to return home.

Report All Suspicious and Offensive Behavior

You know when someone’s crossed the line and when they do, we want to know about it. Block and report anyone that violates our terms. Here are some examples of violations:

  • Requests for money or donations
  • Underage users
  • Harassment, threats, and offensive messages
  • Inappropriate or harmful behavior during or after meeting in person
  • Fraudulent profiles
  • Spam or solicitation including links to commercial websites or attempts to sell products or services

You can report any concerns about suspicious behavior by contacting us For more information, check out our Community Guidelines.

Meeting in Person

Don’t Be In A Rush

Despite you can see the person who is chatting with you by naked eye, that doesn’t mean that you truly know him/her. Take your time and get to know the other person before agreeing to talk in person face to face. Don’t be afraid to ask questions for any red flags or personal dealbreakers before making up your mind.

Meet in Public and Stay in Public

The good thing about Basbes that both of you are already at a public place, which happens to be a place you are ‎familiar with, that’s a good starting point. Just watch out for the other person’s attempts to take you to another ‎place.‎

Tell Friends and Family About Your Plans

If you agreed to schedule ‎a date in a later day, make sure to tell a friend or family member of your plans, including when and where you’re going. Have your cell phone charged and with you at all times.

Be in Control of Your Transportation

We want you to be in control of how you get to and from your date so that you can leave whenever you want. If you’re driving yourself, it’s a good idea to have a backup plan such as a ride-share app or a friend to pick you up.

Don’t Leave Drinks or Personal Items Unattended

Know where your drink comes from and know where it is at all times — only accept drinks poured or served directly from the bartender or server. Many substances that are slipped into drinks to facilitate sexual assault are odorless, colorless, and tasteless, if your date tries to pressure you to use drugs or drink more than you’re comfortable with, hold your ground and end the date. Also, keep your phone, purse, wallet, and anything containing personal information on you at all times.

If You Feel Uncomfortable, Leave

It’s okay to end the date early if you’re feeling uncomfortable. In fact, it’s encouraged. And if your instincts are telling you something is off or you feel unsafe, leave.

LGBTQ

Check out the laws around you when you travel to a new place because some countries have specific laws that target LGBTQ+ people. In the event that you’re in unsafe territory, we suggest toggling off your visibility to others which you can find under the settings page.

It’s important to exercise extra caution if you choose to connect with new people in these countries – as some law enforcement have been known to use dating apps as tools for potential entrapment. Some countries have also recently introduced laws that criminalize communications between individuals on same-sex dating applications or websites and even aggravate penalties if that communication leads to sexual encounters.