Safety
Safe Over 60s Dating: how we look after you
Profiles checked on upload, scam alerts and free ID checks, plus the simple habits that keep you a step ahead of scammers.
- Your address is never shown
- Block anyone, instantly
- Free ID checks
Is online dating safe over 60?
Yes, if you use a site that screens its members and you follow a few simple habits. On Single 60s, images and text are screened as they are uploaded, and any member can prove who they are with a free ID check. The risks that remain are mostly about money: someone you have never met asking for it.
Romance fraud is real and it does target people in later life. City of London Police reported in May 2026 that victims in the UK lost more than £102 million to romance fraud in 2025, and that people aged 55 to 74 suffered the greatest losses, almost half of the total. The scammer's script hardly changes: a flattering profile, intense attention, a reason they cannot meet or video call, then an emergency that needs money. Knowing the script is most of the defence.
Protection that works quietly in the background
Every member has these on every account, from the day they join.
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Checked on upload
Images, videos and text are screened as they are uploaded, by software and human moderators.
What it means for you Fake and offensive profiles are stopped before you see them.
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Scam alerts
The site spots attempts to move a conversation to WhatsApp or other apps and warns you.
What it means for you The most common first move of a scammer is flagged.
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Behaviour monitoring
Unusual patterns, such as one account messaging hundreds of people, are picked up automatically.
What it means for you Bots and scammers are removed early.
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ID, video and profile checks
A free ID check with a badge, a live video check with a moderator, or a profile review with no documents.
What it means for you You can see who has proved they are real.
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Your town, not your address
Members see only your nearest town or city, and never your real name or email.
What it means for you Nobody can look you up from your profile.
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Block and report
Block anyone in one tap and report a member, message or photo from inside the site.
What it means for you You decide who can reach you.
Simple habits that keep you safe
- Never send money, gift cards or bank details to someone you have only met online, whatever the story.
- Keep chatting on the site until you feel sure. Someone who rushes you onto WhatsApp or email is a warning sign.
- Ask for a video call before you meet. Repeated excuses about a broken camera or a posting overseas usually mean a fake.
- Meet somewhere public and daytime for the first time, and make your own way there and back.
- Tell a friend or relative where you are going and who you are meeting.
- Talk to someone you trust if you are unsure. Scammers rely on secrecy.
If something feels wrong
Stop replying, block the member and report them from their profile, so the team can act before they reach anyone else. If you have sent money, contact your bank straight away; in England, Wales and Northern Ireland you can also report it to Report Fraud on 0300 123 2040, and in Scotland to Police Scotland on 101.
Our article Is Single 60s legit? answers the questions people ask about the site itself, and our first date ideas for over 60s are all public, easy places to meet.
What members ask us about safety
How can I tell if a profile is fake?
Look for the ID-checked badge, ask for a video call, and be wary of anyone who declares strong feelings within days, cannot meet, or mentions money.
Can I use the site without showing my photo?
You can, but members are far more likely to reply to a profile with a clear, recent photo, and it helps them trust you too.
Who can see my profile?
Other members, showing your username, photos, age and nearest town. Anyone you block can no longer see you or contact you.