Dating safely
Most people you meet are exactly who they say. These habits protect you from the few who aren’t.
Report scams to the Cyber Security Centre
The Isle of Man Government's Cyber Security Centre asks anyone who has received or been the victim of a scam to report it to them. Romance scams are among the scams it records on the island.
Source: Isle of Man Government: Three quarters of a million pounds lost to scams in 2023
Call the Isle of Man Constabulary
Report Fraud covers England, Wales and Northern Ireland, not the Isle of Man. If you have lost money or feel unsafe, contact the Isle of Man Constabulary at Police Headquarters on 01624 631212, or call 999 in an emergency.
Do not send money, pictures or data
Isle of Man police urge people on dating sites and apps not to hand over money, pictures or data to potential partners unless they have met in real life. Be wary of anyone who moves fast or avoids meeting.