Safety
How Fetish Dating helps you stay in control
Tools to check who you are talking to, keep your details private and report anyone who crosses a line.
- Block anyone instantly
- Report from within the site
- Verification is free and optional
Four things to know
Your real name and email are never shown publicly.
Other members see your town or city, not where you live.
You can block anyone, and they can no longer contact or see you.
ID verification is free, and it is your choice.
Some members are verified and some are not, so look for the badge.
Know who you are talking to
Optional checks that show a member is who they say they are.
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ID verification
Optional government ID verification. A badge on your profile shows that it was done.
What it means for you Lowers the risk of catfishing.
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Video verification
A moderator checks you on a live video call, with no documents needed.
What it means for you Proof of who someone is, without sharing ID.
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Age checks
Age is estimated automatically, with further checks where the law requires them.
What it means for you Helps keep under-18s out.
Your privacy and your say
What other members can see, and what you can do about them.
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Safe usernames
Your real name and email are never shown publicly.
What it means for you Harder for anyone to trace you elsewhere.
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Location privacy
Your profile shows only your nearest town or city, never your exact address or live location.
What it means for you Your home address stays private.
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Instant blocking
Block any member and they can no longer contact or see you.
What it means for you You decide who can reach you.
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Reporting tools
Report members or content quickly, from within the site.
What it means for you Problems reach the team sooner.
How the community looks out for itself
Signals from other members, and a warning about a common scam.
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Reputation scores
Every member has a reputation score based on behaviour and feedback.
What it means for you A way to judge who to trust before you engage.
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One-click feedback
Upvote or downvote an interaction with a single click.
What it means for you Bad experiences get flagged early.
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Off-site contact alerts
We detect attempts to move a chat to outside apps such as WhatsApp.
What it means for you A warning about a common scam tactic.
What happens behind the scenes
Automatic checks and people working on content and behaviour.
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Behaviour monitoring
Unusual or suspicious activity patterns are detected automatically.
What it means for you Helps spot scammers and bots early.
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Content screening
Images, videos and text are screened when they are uploaded, using AI and human review.
What it means for you Harmful content is checked for at upload.
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Image blurring
Potentially sensitive images are blurred, with a warning, before you view them.
What it means for you Helps you avoid unwanted explicit images.
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Quick takedowns
We respond quickly to requests to remove unauthorised or harmful content.
What it means for you Limits how long it stays visible.
Help when you need it
Support and guidance for you.
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Human support
A real support team is available at any hour.
What it means for you Help when you need it.
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Safe dating guidance
Tips and reminders are built into the site.
What it means for you Support for safer choices online and when meeting in person.
Take care, wherever you meet
No site can remove every risk, so use the tools here and take your time with anyone new.
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