Safety Tips
WowWho.com makes it easy for you to socialise and interact with people you meet wherever you go. However, in doing so you must exercise caution both online and in social settings. Here are some common sense guidelines that you should follow when using WowWho.com:
- Don't forget that WowWho.com forums are public spaces. Don't post anything you wouldn't want the world to know. It is against the terms and conditions policy to post personal details such as your phone number, address etc in the public forums.
- People aren't always who they say they are. When meeting people always do so in a public place and bring a friend or a companion on the first date. In helping to identify the person who contacted you ask them for a picture. This can be exchanged via private messaging without either user using their personal email accounts.
- Harassment, hate speech and inappropriate content should be reported. If you feel someone's behavior is inappropriate contact abuse@WowWho.com.
- Age restriction 16 years or over. Don't mislead people into thinking that you're older or younger. If you are under 16 your account will be terminated.
- DO remain anonymous until you feel safe and ready to explore other options.
WowWho.com gives you control over your online dating experience, and allows you to protect your true identity until you choose to reveal it and only then through private post and not in the public forum or in the chat rooms - DO be careful when using a sexy name.
Keep in mind that, while using sexual connotations in your email address or username might get you noticed, it probably won't attract the type of person you'd like to share a relationship with–or even a conversation for that matter. Tip: Don't include your real name in your username. - DO not use a picture of yourself, use an avatar instead.
By default all registered members are anonymous, in other words when you post and reply to posts no one knows who you really are. If you add a picture of yourself online then of course this defeats the purpose. Only post a picture of yourself if you choose not to be anonymous though this is not recommended. You can of course exchange your pictures with people through private messaging but only when you are comfortable with the person and it will assist in identifying who you are. Tip: Be anonymous to everyone but the person you choose to make known who you are and with whom you want to exchange contact details. - DO trust your gut.
Quit corresponding when you feel unsure or threatened. - DO block abusers.
WowWho.com encourages you to block any member who behaves in an abusive manner and to report the behavior to WowWho.com - Minors using the service
- Members sending harassing or offensive posts or private messages
- Members behaving inappropriately after meeting in person
- Criminals or other "shady" characters using the service
- Spam or solicitation*
- Members asking you for money or donations.
- Any other violation of WowWho.com policies
- DO tell a friend.
Tell at least one friend or family member who you are meeting, where you are going and when you expect to return. Let your date know your meeting is not a secret.
- DO stay sober.
Refrain from drinking excessively, as it could impair your ability to make good decisions and may put you at risk.
- DON'T leave home without your mobile phone.
If you have a mobile phone, take it with you on dates. Most cell phones can be used to call 999
- DON'T ask the other person to pick you up.
Get yourself to and from the date, even if you have to ask a friend to drive you or take a taxi.
- DON'T leave personal belongings or drinks unattended.
Don't risk having your personal information stolen. The same goes for your drink - don't risk having it tampered with. If you must leave your drink unattended to go to the toilet, order another drink when you return.
- DON'T succumb to the temptation to take first dates to your home (or go to his or her home).
Stay in a public place, even if you are pressured. If you feel pressured, end the meeting and leave at once. - DON'T let love rob you blind.
Beware of someone who mentions how broke he or she is. Also be cautious if he claims he "just got laid off from work," or that her financial adviser "scammed her out of all her money." - DO set up a next date, if you are ready and feel comfortable.
And DO remember to follow all of these tips on subsequent meetings, until you feel confident with your new friend. If the other person is sincerely interested in you, he or she will want you to feel safe.
Examples of abuse include:
*Solicitation is an offer to sell something to someone. Our Terms of Use strictly prohibit the use of the site service for the purposes of solicitation. Please notify WowWho.com immediately if another member sends you links to pay-to-view porn sites or includes instructions on how to call a 0898 telephone number. Additionally, report abuse in the form of invitations to join other singles' sites, emails about modeling opportunities or attempts to sell merchandise or services.