Act with caution and learn more about someone and evaluate the relationship before contacting him or her outside of PatiBell on the phone or through your personal email or social media accounts. Also, consider using an anonymous email address for contacting people outside of PatiBell.
Take Your Time
Sometimes when you're excited about someone, your instincts can be confused by strong feelings. Take your time to get to know someone before sharing your full identity or personal information.
Never Send Money
There is no reason for anyone to ask you for money or your financial information. Always keep your bank and account information private. At PatiBell will never ask you about your financial information.
Report Suspicious Behavior
Use sound judgment and report suspicious members and anyone you see violating PatiBell's Terms of Use. To report and block a member,
Report suspicious behavior right away
Remember that people aren't always what they seem. We have build a system to matches compatible individuals, but all is primarily based on trust and honor when individuals answer the questioner. If you suspect that someone may be a scammer, stop your communications and immediately report him or her.
Some examples on how to identify suspicious behavior
Asking to communicate through a channel other than PatiBell right away (e.g., texting, calling, using another site, etc.).
Often repeating things or seeming disconnected from communications.
Directing you to other websites or a pornographic site
Pressuring you for your phone number, email, or other personal or financial information right away
