How do I meet someone from a dating app safely in Kampala?
Meet in a busy public place, get there and back on your own, and tell a friend where you are and who you are meeting. Check the person's photos and number before the date.
Most people on dating apps are who they say they are, but a first meeting is when you are most exposed. Some scams are planned around a date: a fake "emergency" on the way, or pressure to go somewhere private.
A quick check of the person's photos and number before you go can show warning signs early.
Before and during the date
- Video call first, even for a minute.
- Choose a busy café, restaurant or mall, not a home or a lodge.
- Use your own boda boda or taxi there and back.
- Share your live location with a friend.
- Keep your phone charged and do not leave drinks unattended.
Frequently asked questions
- They want to meet at their place instead. Is that a red flag?
- For a first meeting, yes. Someone with good intentions will understand that you want to meet in public first.
Want to know if there are warning signs about the person you're chatting to? Veritaza checks the photos, the messages, the number, the email address, the name and the ID document, for USh 7,000.
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