Dating safely
Most people you meet are exactly who they say. These habits protect you from the few who aren’t.
In an emergency, call 999
If you feel unsafe on a date, leave and call 999 if it is an emergency. For anything else, contact Norfolk Constabulary on 101 or report online.
Source: Norfolk Constabulary: Contact us
Never send money to someone you haven't met
Romance scammers ask for money, gift cards or crypto, often with a sad or urgent story. Report it to Report Fraud, the service that replaced Action Fraud, online or on 0300 123 2040. If you have already paid, call your bank quickly.
Source: Report Fraud: Romance fraud
If someone won't leave you alone
Repeated unwanted messages, following you or turning up uninvited can be stalking or harassment. Keep screenshots and note the dates. Norfolk Constabulary explains how to report it.
Source: Norfolk Constabulary: How to report stalking or harassment
Support after a sexual assault
The Harbour Centre is Norfolk's sexual assault referral centre, for people of any gender and age. Crisis workers answer 01603 276381 around the clock, and you can use the centre without reporting to the police.