Staying safe

Never send money, gift cards, passwords, OTPs, card details or UPI PINs to someone you meet through the service. Treat requests for emergency money, travel costs, visa fees or investments as warning signs, however convincing the reason.

Your photos stay blurred and your phone number, WhatsApp and email stay hidden until you approve someone. Nobody can see them by asking you for them here, so there is no need to send your number in a message. Take your time and use the messages to get to know a family first.

Approve photo and contact access only when you are comfortable, and remember that you can decline without giving a reason. You can revoke approval at any time from your requests, and you can block or report a member. Revocation cannot retrieve information already copied or shared.

Involve trusted family members where appropriate. Independently verify identity, age, education, employment and marital status before making commitments. Be cautious if someone avoids a video call, refuses to involve their family, or pushes for a quick decision.

For an initial meeting, choose a public place and tell a trusted person where you are going. Consider bringing a trusted family member or friend. Avoid sharing your home or workplace address until you are sure.

Report impersonation, harassment, requests for money or other suspicious behaviour through the reporting feature or by emailing support@nikahdeccan.com. We review reports, but the service is not an emergency-response service. Contact the appropriate local authorities if you face an immediate threat.