Online communication guides
How to Contact an Online Profile Safely
Check the destination, keep personal information private and use clear boundaries when contacting someone through an online profile.
Check the contact destination first
Profile pages can link to messaging apps or other services. Before opening a link, check that its address and app name are what you expect. Do not install an unknown app or sign in through a page that appeared unexpectedly. If the link does not match the contact option, go back to the profile.
Share only what the conversation needs
A public username or profile photo may already reveal personal details. Avoid sending your home address, identity documents, payment details, passwords or one-time codes. Be cautious if a new contact quickly asks for money or urgent help. You can keep the conversation on the service where it started.
Set the pace and respect boundaries
Start with a brief, polite message and allow time for a reply. Ask before calling, sharing photos or moving to another app. If someone declines or stops responding, do not keep sending messages. You can also end a conversation that makes you uncomfortable.
Use the linked service's safety controls
Privacy, blocking and reporting features belong to the messaging or calling service you use. Find its official help page if you need to report unwanted contact. This profile site does not control messages or calls after you leave for another service.
