Dating safely
Most people you meet are exactly who they say. These habits protect you from the few who aren’t.
Report scams to Report Fraud
Report Fraud replaced Action Fraud on 4 December 2025 and covers England, Wales and Northern Ireland, including the Isle of Wight. Report online at reportfraud.police.uk or call 0300 123 2040.
Spot romance fraud early
Romance fraudsters build trust quickly, avoid video calls and meeting, then ask for money for an emergency, travel or an investment. Never send money, crypto or gift cards to someone you have only met online.
Source: Report Fraud: Romance fraud costs UK victims 102 million
Keep back from cliff edges
The cliff edges on Tennyson Down are unfenced, and the south and west coasts have high chalk cliffs. Stay on the path, keep well back from the edge and plan to finish a walk date before dark.
Source: National Trust: The Needles Headland and Tennyson Down