Start Slow
There are so many amazing folks using MegaMates to find special people just like you. But if someone on the system sounds like they could be too good to be true, then they probably are! While you’re getting to know your date you should keep in mind that MegaMates is a safe and secure system and you should take advantage of that and limit interactions to the system, at least until you really trust the person. Also be sure to keep an eye out for any odd behaviour or inconsistencies. Always trust your intuition, especially if they say or do anything that makes you in the least bit uncomfortable.
Guard Your Anonymity
One of the many benefits to meeting people on MegaMates is all your conversations are taking place on a confidential system. However, there’s no point in that if you’re giving out personal information. Never ever use your last name, home address, phone number, email address or place of work in your messages or mailbox ads. If you feel like someone is pressuring you or trying to trick you into giving them personal information then please report it by selecting 8 after hearing a private message or 7 if you have looked the user up by their box number. You can also speak to one of our customer service agents by pressing *9 from any menu.
Exercise Caution & Common Sense
Never trust anyone before they have earned your trust. If this person is really interested in you than they should be able to treat you in a way that makes you want to trust them. That sort of trust can only come from dialogue and taking the time to get a feel for their behavior.
Do a Little Digging
At MegaMates your privacy is one of our biggest priorities. However, that means we do not do background checks on our members. Be sure to ask lots of questions so you can really get a sense of what this person is like. There are many ways to find out about people using internet search engines. Just remember to always use your brain before making a decision with your heart. If you find out that the caller is underage, let customer service know immediately by pressing 8 after hearing their private message or 7 if you have looked up the user by their box number. You can also speak to one of our customer service agents by pressing *9 from any menu.
Watch for Red Flags
You should always be on the lookout for any displays of aggression, anger, frustration or attempts to pressure or control you. Other warning signs can be passive-aggressive behaviour, disrespectful and unfriendly comments or any physically inappropriate behavior. Be wary if the person you’re chatting with shows any of the following behaviors without a reasonable explanation: provides inconsistent information about age, interests, appearance, marital status, profession, employment. Lastly, be wary of anyone who does not give direct answers to direct questions.
