Find Love in Cameroon

🛡️ Profile Safety

Creating a Safe Profile

✅ Use recent photos of yourself
✅ Avoid including your full name, address, or workplace
✅ Be authentic and represent yourself honestly
✅ Report fake profiles to help maintain our community

🚨 Red Flags to Watch For

Too Good to Be True: Extremely attractive profiles with limited information

Immediate Love Declarations: Someone claiming to love you quickly

Money Requests: Anyone asking for money, gifts, or financial information

Avoiding Phone/Video Calls: Reluctance to speak or meet in person

💬 Communication Safety

Chatting Safely

✅ Keep conversations on Ndumche initially
✅ Trust your instincts - if something feels wrong, it probably is
✅ Report inappropriate behavior using our tools
✅ Never share financial information or mobile money PINs

Moving to Phone/WhatsApp

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Take Your Time: Get to know someone before sharing your number

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Use Voice Calls First: Verify they are who they claim to be

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Video Chat: See them before meeting in person

🤝 Meeting in Person

First Date Safety

✅ Meet in busy, well-lit public places
✅ Tell a friend or family member about your plans
✅ Arrange your own transportation
✅ Stay sober and keep a clear head

📍 Safe Location Suggestions in Cameroon

Douala

Akwa Palace, Bonanjo markets, popular restaurants

Yaoundé

City center cafés, Mvog-Betsi Zoo area

Buea

Mountain Hotel area, main town centers

Bamenda

Commercial Avenue, public parks

💰 Financial Safety

Protecting Your Money

❌ Never send money to someone you've only met online
❌ Don't share Mobile Money PINs or transaction codes
❌ Be wary of sob stories and emergency requests
✅ Report financial scams to help protect other users

🚨 Common Scam Tactics

"Emergency" Requests: Sudden medical bills, travel emergencies, family crises

"Investment" Opportunities: Get-rich-quick schemes, cryptocurrency offers

"Verification" Fees: Requests for small amounts to "verify" your account

📢 Reporting and Blocking

When to Report

⚠️ Inappropriate messages or sexual harassment
⚠️ Scam attempts or requests for money
⚠️ Fake profiles or stolen photos
⚠️ Threats, abuse, or intimidation

How to Report

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Go to the user's profile

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Tap the three dots menu

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Select "Report User"

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Choose reason and provide details

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Our team reviews within 24 hours

Stay Safe on Ndumche