Dating safely
Most people you meet are exactly who they say. These habits protect you from the few who aren’t.
Report romance fraud to Report Fraud
If someone you met online asks for money, crypto or gift cards, stop and report it to Report Fraud online or on 0300 123 2040. Report Fraud replaced Action Fraud on 4 December 2025 and covers England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Know the warning signs
Be careful if someone gets very intense very quickly, keeps avoiding meeting or a live video call, or asks for help with investments, emergencies or travel costs. Never send money to someone you have not met face to face, and call your bank straight away if you already have.
Source: Report Fraud: Romance fraud costs UK victims 102 million
Take care in the dales
In Dovedale, keep to the path below the unstable scree slopes, and do not cross the stepping stones when they are flooded after heavy rain. Dovedale car park closes promptly at 7.30pm, so plan your walk back and tell a friend where you are going.
Source: National Trust: Ilam Park to Dovedale stepping stones trail