Stay safe while you meet people

Most people here are looking for honest company. A few are not. These habits protect you.

Money and personal details

Never send money, gift cards, crypto or "investment" to someone you have not met in person. This is the most common trick, and older adults are targeted most.
Never share an OTP, card number, bank login, Aadhaar or PAN number in a chat.
If someone has an emergency that needs your money, stop. Report them instead.

Talk on chat first, then use a video call. A person who always has an excuse to avoid video is a warning sign.
The green tick means a selfie was sent and compared with the profile photo by our team, or automatically if nobody looked within 6 hours. It is not a background check. Trust your own judgement too.
Share your location only with someone you trust. Meet in a public place, never at your home or theirs.
Do not open files from someone you do not know well. Never install anything a chat partner sends.
Meet in a public place, in daytime, for the first time. Tell a friend or family member where you are going.
Arrange your own transport. Do not accept a pick-up from someone you just met.

A video call starts only after you tap Allow. You can end it at any moment.
Remember that the other person can take a screenshot or record. Do not show anything you would not want shared.
Nudity is not allowed on Mitr. Report anyone who shows or asks for it.

Use the menu in any chat to block or report. Blocking is instant and private.
If someone is in danger, or you are being blackmailed, contact the police (112) and the national cyber crime helpline (1930), or report on cybercrime.gov.in.