Documenting a Conversation in Case You Need to Report It
Evidence gathered as you go is far easier to produce later than evidence reconstructed after the fact. Build a lightweight documentation habit from early in any online-dating conversation.
Where It Applies
General PracticeApplies regardless of platform — this is a general safety practice, not tied to any one app's specific features.
What It Counters
Targeted Counter-MoveDirectly counters one or more specific manipulation tactics, listed below.
The Steps
- 01
Screenshot notable exchanges as they happen, not just once something feels wrong.
- 02
Save profile details (username, photos, bio) in case the account is later deleted.
- 03
Keep documentation somewhere separate from the platform itself.
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