Safety Tips

01Before you meet

• Check the profile. Look for the verified badge, consistent photos and a real bio. Be careful with profiles that have one photo or no details.
• Chat in the app first. Keep conversations on Aurora until you feel comfortable. We cannot help with chats on other apps.
• Video call if unsure. A quick call can confirm the person is who they say they are.
• Go at your own pace. You never owe anyone a meetup, your number or your social media.

02At the meetup

• Pick a busy public place, such as a cafe, mall, park in daylight or popular restaurant. Never meet at a home, hotel room or isolated spot for a first plan.
• Share your plan with a trusted friend using the Share button. Tell them who, where and when, and check in after.
• Arrange your own transport there and back. Do not accept a lift from someone you have just met.
• Keep your phone charged and your belongings with you.
• Watch your food and drinks. Keep them in sight, and know your limits with alcohol.
• Stick to the plan. If someone pushes to move somewhere private, say no.
• Leave whenever you want. If something feels wrong, you do not need a reason to go.

03Protect yourself online

• Never send money, UPI payments, gift cards or crypto to someone you met on Aurora, whatever the story.
• Never share OTPs, passwords, bank details or Aadhaar and PAN numbers. Aurora staff will never ask for your OTP.
• Be careful with links and apps that other people ask you to install.
• Keep personal details private at first, including your home address, workplace and daily routine.
• Think before sharing photos. Do not share intimate images. Sending or forwarding them without consent is an offence.

04Red flags

• asks for money, investment or financial help;
• pushes you to move to WhatsApp or another app very quickly;
• refuses to video call, or their photos look like a model or stock image;
• pressures you to meet somewhere private or change the plan last minute;
• sends sexual messages or photos you did not ask for;
• seems to be under 18;
• gets angry when you set a boundary.

05Aurora safety tools

• Verified profiles: a badge shows the person completed selfie verification.
• Rough area only: your exact meeting place appears only after you both confirm.
• Report and block: available from any profile, plan or chat. It is always free.
• AI safety checks: spam and abuse are flagged for human review.
• Share your plan: send the details to a trusted friend in one tap.

Read more in our Community Guidelines.

06Emergency and helplines (India)

You can also report cyber crime at cybercrime.gov.in. After you are safe, report the person in the app or email hello@auroranow.co so we can act. We cooperate with law enforcement when the law requires it.