Safety
Safety Center
Safety guidance for meeting travel companions online and travelling together, covering verification before meeting, first meetings, travelling as a pair or group, online scams, and reporting.
Reviewed 27 July 2026 · By TRIPPSITTER Editorial Team
TRIPPSITTER helps you find travel companions, but we do not conduct background checks or criminal-record checks, and a verification badge is not a guarantee that a person is safe or is who they claim to be. Meeting people from the internet, especially while travelling, carries real risk.
This page is practical guidance rather than a legal document. The public guide library expands each area below into detailed checklists, available without an account.
Before you meet
Take your time. Chat within the app first, and be wary of anyone who pushes to move to private messaging, rushes a meetup, or refuses a video call. Have a live video call before meeting to confirm the person matches their photos. Do your own research and trust your instincts if something feels off. Never send money, share financial information, or pay for someone travel, whatever the story; this is the most common scam. Do not share your home address, workplace, financial details, or documents until you genuinely trust someone.
When you meet in person
Meet in a busy public place for the first few meetings and stay in public until you are comfortable. Tell a friend or family member your plans, your location, and the other person profile, and arrange to check in with them. Get to and from the meeting independently so you are not reliant on the other person. Stay in control: keep your drink with you, never leave it unattended, and be cautious about how much you consume. Carry a charged phone and some local currency.
Travelling together
Book your own accommodation and keep control of your passport, money, and documents. Research the local laws, customs, and emergency numbers of your destination before you go. Keep a digital and physical copy of your identification and travel documents somewhere separate. Have an exit plan and enough funds to get home on your own if plans change. Share your live location with a trusted contact during the trip.
Staying safe online
Watch for romance-scam patterns: declarations of love that arrive very quickly, sob stories, sudden emergencies, and any request for money or gift cards. Be sceptical of people who claim to be travelling, working abroad, or otherwise unable to meet or take a video call. Never share verification codes, passwords, or one-time PINs with anyone. Report and block anyone who behaves inappropriately, pressures you, or asks for money.
Reporting and getting help
You can report or block any member from their profile, a post, a comment, or a chat. For urgent safety concerns email support@trippsitter.com with SAFETY in the subject line. Our Community Guidelines explain how we respond to reports and how to appeal a decision. Where it is safe, preserve the relevant messages before blocking, because blocking can remove your access to the conversation history.
Emergencies
If you are in immediate danger, contact local emergency services first. In India: 112 for emergencies, 1091 for the women helpline, 1098 for the child helpline, and cybercrime.gov.in for cyber offences and financial cyber fraud, where acting quickly materially affects whether a transfer can be stopped. Reporting to TRIPPSITTER is not a substitute for contacting the authorities.
Platform limits, stated plainly
We offer optional identity verification, reporting, blocking, automated image moderation, and privacy controls. We do not guarantee that any person is safe, and we do not conduct criminal background checks. These tips are for your awareness and do not guarantee your safety. TRIPPSITTER is an intermediary and is not responsible for the conduct of any member. Your safety, online and in person, remains your own responsibility.