Safety

With Hotties.co.za the security, safety and well-being of our users is very important and we consider it our top priority. Our main objective is to make sure that Hotties is the safest, most secure dating platform in South Africa.

Keep your information private:

Do not send money – They are likely trying to scam you. Never share your financial information such as your credit card number or bank information to people you do not know. Do not send money to people who claiming to be in an emergency and report it to us immediately.

Never include your last name, home address, phone number, workplace, e-mail address or any other identifying information on your profile. Stop communicating with people who pressures you for personal or financial information or attempts in any way to trick you into revealing it and report it to us immediately.

Fraud & Scam Awareness:

Beware of fake profiles, fake pictures, request for money, people claiming to be “out of the country” and in need of financial assistance, hardship stories and stories that simply do not add up, strange messages that could be templates, travel plans and scanned visas, quickly asking to talk or chat on an outside email or messaging service, disappearing mysteriously from the site, then reappearing under a different name.

Report suspicious users:

1.  Anyone that seems to be under the age of 18

2. Fake profiles

3. Sending offensive messages

4. Intending to sell products or services

5. Asking you for money or donations

6. Offering you a job opportunity

7. Directing you to other websites or a pornographic site

8. Behaving inappropriately after meeting in person

Meet in Person:

Although first meetings are new and exciting, be alert and always take adequate precautions and follow these tips to ensure your safety:

Get to know people enough before meeting them in person

Get to know someone through messaging before deciding to meet in person. We do not verify criminal background of our users. Thus, it is your responsibility to ensure that any relationship you have with one of our users is legal and remain cautious.

Choose public areas:

Your first meeting should be in a public place with many people around and avoid meeting in a private place

Inform your family or a friend of your decision:

If you choose to have a face-to-face meeting with another member, always tell someone in your family or a friend where you are going and when you will return. Arrange to contact a friend when the date is over.

Keep your cell phone on

It is necessary to keep your phone open in case of any emergences.

Drive yourself to and from the first meeting:

Use your own transportation to get to and from the date. Do not allow the other person you are meeting to pick you up at your home or workplace.

In conclusion; use good judgment and common sense. We care about the safety and security of our members. We hope these guidelines will help to make your Hotties.co.za experience a success, and that you will find your soul mate here. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions at [email protected]