Safety Tips

1. Verify the Profile

Check that the profile has a real photo, a filled-in bio, and travel history. Look for verified badges and mutual connections. If something feels off, trust your gut — you don't have to meet anyone.

2. Tell Someone Your Plans

Share the meetup time, location, and the person's NomadSquad profile with a trusted friend, family member, or hostel staff before you go. A quick message takes 30 seconds.

3. Keep Communications On-Platform

Use NomadSquad chat until you feel comfortable. Avoid sharing your home address, full legal name, or financial information with someone you just met online.

4. First Meeting in Public

Always meet for the first time in a well-populated public place — a café, hotel lobby, busy market, or popular tourist spot. Never at a private residence or isolated location.

5. Arrange Your Own Transport

Get yourself to and from the first meeting independently. Do not rely on a new connection for your ride. This keeps you in control of when and how you leave.

6. Stay Clear-Headed

Be mindful of alcohol and other substances when meeting someone new. Staying clear-headed helps you make good decisions and read the situation accurately.

7. You Can Always Leave

If a situation feels uncomfortable at any point, it is always okay to leave. You don't owe anyone an explanation, a second chance, or politeness over your own safety.

8. Report Concerning Behaviour

If someone makes you uncomfortable, pressures you, or acts inappropriately, use the in-app report button immediately. You can also email us at support@nomadsquad.app. Reports are reviewed by our safety team.

9. Know the Local Emergency Number

Before every meetup, make sure you know the local emergency services number for the country you're in. Keep your phone charged and accessible.

10. Control Your Location Sharing

Share your location only with people you trust. You can disable location access at any time in Settings → Privacy → Location, or in your device settings. Your exact location is never shown — only an approximate area.

11. Block and Report Freely

Use the in-app block and report tools without hesitation. Blocking someone immediately removes them from your experience. You will not be notified if someone blocks you.