Your safety and privacy come first
Online dating should feel calm, not nerve-wracking. This page lays out exactly how Personal Singles Dating protects you - from our strict no-devotee policy and photo verification to romance scam awareness and accessible safety controls anyone can use, including with a screen reader.
Updated April 2026 · Reviewed by our community trust team
Our no-devotee, no-fetishization policy
Personal Singles Dating bans devotees, fetishizers, and inspiration-porn seekers - without exception. Disability is part of who you are, not a kink to be hunted on a dating app. Profiles that signal fetishization through language, photo choices, or message patterns are removed by our moderation team within 24 hours of a verified report.
What this looks like in practice
We screen new profiles for known fetish keywords and recurring patterns. Members can flag a profile or message in one tap. Our moderators - disabled team members included - review every report by hand, not by algorithm alone. If a behavior crosses the line, the account is removed and the device is blocked from making a new one. We err on the side of the disabled member every single time.
This policy exists because disabled people, especially women, non-binary, and chronically ill folks, have spent too long sorting devotees out of their inboxes on mainstream apps. You don't have to do that here. If you want to read more about how we approach disclosure on your own terms, see our notes on how the platform works or jump to the FAQ.
Photo verification badges and in-app messaging
Verification cuts the bot count, scares off most scammers, and gives every member a clear signal that the person on the other side is real. Here's how we layer it.
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Selfie liveness check
New members complete a quick selfie video at signup. The badge appears on the profile only when the live face matches the uploaded photos.
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Phone number on file
Every account is tied to a verified mobile number. We never display it. It just makes throwaway accounts much harder to spin up.
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In-app messaging only
All conversation happens inside the platform until both members choose to move it elsewhere. Scammers love pushing chat to WhatsApp or Telegram. We make it harder.
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Encrypted in transit and at rest
Messages and profile data use TLS 1.3 in transit and AES-256 at rest. We never sell, rent, or share your personal data with advertisers.
Romance scam awareness and prevention
Romance scams are the costliest form of imposter fraud in the United States. Disabled adults face heightened risk because social isolation is more common - exactly what scammers target. The numbers, with sources, are below.
Scammers move fast. The FTC and FBI both report that the most common pattern in 2025 is meeting on a dating app or social platform, then pushing the conversation to WhatsApp, Google Chat, or Telegram within days. From there, they build false trust - sometimes using AI-generated voice messages or deepfake video calls - before inventing a medical emergency, a stuck shipment, or a crypto opportunity that needs your money. The single best defense is to slow down, keep talking inside the platform, and never send money to anyone you have not met in person.
Red flags on dating apps to watch for
The FTC and Malwarebytes have spent years cataloging romance scammer behavior. The patterns are remarkably consistent. If you notice two or more of these in a single conversation, treat it as a serious warning sign and bring it to our trust team.
- The profile feels too good to be true. Model-grade photos, a six-figure job, and a soulful backstory - all in one tidy package.
- They profess strong feelings within days. Love-bombing in the first week is a deliberate pressure tactic, not a sign of genuine connection.
- They want to leave the platform fast. Pushing to WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, or Google Chat within the first few messages is the scammer's number-one move.
- They are conveniently always abroad. Military deployment, an offshore oil rig, an overseas medical mission - these stories explain why they can never video call clearly or meet in person.
- Video calls are short, blurry, or refused. AI face-swap tools work best in low light and brief calls. A real person can usually do a clear, well-lit video chat.
- A money request appears. Any ask - emergency surgery, customs fees, a flight to visit you, a "small" crypto investment - is a hard stop. Never send money to anyone you have not met.
- The story keeps shifting. Names, locations, jobs, or family details that change between conversations are a clear sign you are talking to a script, not a person.
If you want a longer breakdown with reverse image search steps and reporting links, our companion guide on online dating safety tips walks through each red flag with examples.
Accessible safety controls anyone can use
Safety features that only work with a mouse aren't safety features at all. Every control on this site is keyboard-navigable, screen-reader-labeled, and respects your motion and contrast preferences.
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Screen-reader announcements
Block, report, and mute actions announce a clear confirmation through VoiceOver, NVDA, JAWS, and TalkBack. You always know the action took.
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Keyboard shortcuts for blocking
Press B on any profile or message to block. Press R to open the report flow. No mouse, no touch swipe, no precision required.
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Captions on safety videos
Every onboarding and safety explainer video ships with human-edited captions and a full text transcript on the same page.
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High-contrast and reduced motion
The interface honors your operating system preferences. Reduce motion turns off animations. High-contrast mode boosts text and button edges.
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Plain-language reporting flow
No jargon, no legalese. The report form asks short questions in clear English at roughly an 8th-grade reading level.
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Mute without escalating
Sometimes you don't want to confront - you just want them gone from your inbox. The mute action hides someone silently, no notification sent.
What to do if something feels off
Trust your gut. Disabled members tell us their instincts get overridden by years of being told to be "grateful" for attention. You don't owe anyone a conversation. If something feels wrong, take these three steps in order.
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Stop the conversation and document
Pause replies. Take screenshots of profile, photos, and any messages that felt off. You will need them for the report and possibly for the FTC.
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Block and report inside the platform
Use the in-app report button. Our trust team responds within two business days, often the same day. Blocking removes the member from your matches, messages, and search results immediately.
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Report to the FTC and FBI if money or data was involved
File a report at reportfraud.ftc.gov for romance scam losses, and at ic3.gov for the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center. Notify your bank or crypto exchange right away if you sent funds.
A quiet reminder
Reporting a scam is not a failure. The FTC's own data shows fewer than 10% of romance scams are ever reported, which means scammers keep operating. Your report protects the next member who might match with the same account. We treat every report as confidential. If you want to talk to a human first, our community team is reachable through the contact page.
Safety questions, answered
Short answers to the safety questions members ask most. The full list lives on our FAQ page.
Is there a Tinder for disabled people?
There is no single dominant "Tinder for disabled people," but several disability-focused dating sites exist, including Personal Singles Dating, Dateability, Whispers4u, and Special Bridge. The advantage of a disability-focused platform is built-in safety culture: explicit no-devotee policies, verified profiles, and moderation teams that understand disability-specific harassment patterns. A 2025 University of Sydney meta-analysis found 42% higher satisfaction on disability-focused apps than on mainstream ones.
How do you keep my disability information private?
Disability fields on your profile are visible only to other signed-in members, never to public search engines or advertisers. We never sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties. Profile data is encrypted at rest with AES-256, and all traffic uses TLS 1.3. You can delete any field - or your entire account - at any time from your settings, with no questions asked.
What happens when I report someone?
A human moderator reviews every report within two business days, often the same day. We look at the reported messages, the full account history, and any prior reports. If the behavior breaks our terms, the account is removed and the device is blocked from making a new one. The reporter is notified of the outcome by email.
Can scammers really fake video calls now?
Yes. Real-time face-swap and AI voice tools have improved sharply since 2024. The defenses are practical: ask for a longer call in good lighting, request the person turn their head sideways, or ask an unexpected question that breaks a script. Most scammers will refuse or end the call. A real person on a real call will usually find these requests slightly odd but harmless.
Do I have to use my real name?
You verify your real identity through the selfie and phone check, but your displayed profile name can be a first name, a nickname, or initials. Many members use just a first name plus an age. Your legal name is never shown to other members.
What if I am being harassed off-platform after a match?
Report the original profile through the in-app report button and tell our trust team in the report notes that contact has continued elsewhere. Save screenshots. If the harassment includes threats, document them and consider filing a report with your local police and the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov.
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