Spott — Dating Safety
Effective: 2026-06-10
Meeting people should never cost your safety. This page is always available here and inside the app under Settings → Safety tips.
Spott does not conduct criminal background screenings on its members. Anyone can misrepresent who they are online. You are responsible for your own interactions — the guidance below helps you stay in control.
💬 Keep it in the app at first
Get to know someone over Spott messages before sharing your number or socials. Scammers push to move off-platform fast — that urgency is itself a warning sign.
🎥 Video chat before meeting
A quick video call confirms who you're talking to. Anyone who always has an excuse not to is a red flag.
📍 Meet in public, tell a friend
For the first few meetings, pick a public place, arrange your own transportation there and back, and tell a friend where you'll be — consider sharing your live location with them.
💸 Never send money. Ever.
No one you met on a dating app needs your money, gift cards, crypto, or banking details — no matter how convincing the story. This is the #1 romance scam, and it works because it escalates slowly. Spott will never ask you for money either.
🍸 Watch your drink, pace yourself
Keep your drink with you, and stay sober enough to read the situation. If you feel off, get somewhere safe and call someone you trust.
🛑 Trust your gut — block and report
If something feels wrong, leave. Then block the profile (instant, they can no longer see or contact you) and report it: reports go to human moderators, are typically reviewed within 24 hours, and reporting is invisible to the other person.
If you're in danger
If you are in immediate danger, contact your local emergency services (911 in the US). For crisis support in the US, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). For LGBTQ+-specific support, the Trevor Project is at 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678.