Safety Signals

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Early Messaging & Off-Platform Pressure

Rushing communication or avoiding verification

Pushed to move off app fast Insisted on Telegram/WhatsApp/Signal Avoided video call or verification Refused basic questions, then got defensive Love bombing / moving too fast

Money & Financial Manipulation

Requests for money, crypto, or financial info

Asked for money or gift cards Pushed crypto investment or exchange Emergency story, needed cash Asked to pay for travel or hotel Tried to get bank info or codes

Identity & Consistency Issues

Signs of fake profiles or inconsistent stories

Inconsistent age/job/location details Photos seemed stolen or AI-generated Sent fake verification screenshot Multiple accounts, same script Claimed military/overseas suddenly

Safety & Coercion

Threats, pressure, or unsafe behavior

Pressured meetup at isolated location Ignored boundaries or consent Threats or intimidation Sextortion or blackmail attempt Asked for intimate photos fast

Platform & Behavior Signals

Scripted behavior and manipulation tactics

Copy-paste script behavior Disappears then returns cycle Asked to use disappearing messages Tried to isolate from friends Pushy about personal details fast

Marketplace / Online Deal Scams

Scam patterns in buying/selling interactions

Marketplace / Other

Asked to pay outside platform Sent fake payment confirmation Shipping scam or overpayment Asked for verification code Too good to be true offer

Transaction / Payment Issues

Issues with purchases, payments, or company responses

Item or service never delivered Refund denied or delayed Unexpected account suspension or restriction Customer support unresponsive Payment reversed after delivery Unauthorized charge or billing