Most safety happens before you're in the same timezone. Here's what to lock in during the chat phase.
Chat for a few days minimum before agreeing to meet. Scammers rush; real travelers don't.
A 2-minute video call catches 99% of catfish. It's the single most effective thing you can do.
All Trippii profiles are ID-verified before they can match. If a badge is missing, something's off — report it.
Don't move to WhatsApp/Telegram too fast. We can only protect you inside the app.
Use Trippii Trusted Contact to auto-share your itinerary and check-ins with someone at home.
No passport numbers, home addresses, or financial details — ever, to anyone you haven't met.
The first meet matters. These rules have kept thousands of Trippii travelers safe through that first coffee.
Cafés, parks, busy plazas. Never someone's accommodation for a first meet — yours or theirs.
Pick a spot neither of you is staying at. Keeps things casual and exits easy.
Battery pack in bag. Text "arrived" and "leaving" to your trusted contact. Automate it in-app.
Watch it be poured. Keep it in sight. Classic rule, still matters — especially abroad.
Your own transport in, your own transport out. Not their car. Not yet.
If something feels off, leave. You don't owe anyone an explanation. Report from a safe place.
Splitting a rental with a new Trippii friend? Wonderful — and totally fine, with a few extra steps.
Never commit to sharing a place with someone you've only chatted with. Coffee first, always.
Airbnb, Booking, etc — with buyer protection. Never Venmo a stranger for a mystery flat.
A lockable door is a reasonable expectation for a first trip together.
Use Trippii Split or Splitwise. Never hand someone cash for "their half" without records.
General traveler wisdom — the stuff experienced solo travelers wish someone had told them earlier.
Data on landing is non-negotiable. Airalo, Holafly, or a local prepaid — pick one before you fly.
112 (EU), 911 (US/CA), 000 (AU), 119 (JP). Save embassy + hotel numbers in your favorites.
World Nomads, SafetyWing, or equivalent. Under $2/day. One ER visit abroad will pay for itself 100x.
Hotel wifi is a minefield. 1Password + a VPN (Mullvad, Proton) are the bare minimum on public networks.
Both digital and physical. Store the digital one in an encrypted notes app — never plain iCloud Notes.
Hello, please, thank you, help, police, hospital, water, where, how much, sorry. Minimum viable.
If any of these show up in your chats, trust your gut and report. We investigate every report.
"Let's ditch this app, text me on WhatsApp" in the first few messages.
Any mention of needing to borrow, invest, or send money — for any reason, ever.
Always "camera broken," always a reason. Real people video-call.
Their details shift between messages. Names, jobs, plans. Catfish can't keep it straight.
Impossibly attractive photos, dream job, same hobbies as you. Scammers read your profile.
Guilting you for not replying fast enough. Escalating intimacy before you've met.
Emergency at the airport. Stranded. Needs "just a little" help. Classic advance-fee scam.
Always pushing for their place, your hotel, somewhere private. Hard no.
Nobody needs a photo of your passport or license to plan a trip. Nobody.
Act fast. Worry about the details later. The order matters.
Public space, hotel lobby, taxi. Call local emergency services if you're in danger.
Your trusted contact, your embassy, or us (safety@trippii.app). Don't go silent.
Screenshots of messages, photos, location pins. Timestamps are critical for our investigation.
In-app report, or email safety@trippii.app. Include everything from step 3. We respond <4 hrs.
Full list of local emergency numbers, embassies, and partner support organizations.