In short
On Flirt Naughty, photos are reviewed but what members write about themselves is not checked, so treat every profile as unconfirmed. Chat on the site first, never send money, meet somewhere public and tell a friend. In the UK, report scams to Report Fraud or Police Scotland; in the US, to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
| Emergency | 999 (UK) · 911 (US) |
|---|---|
| Report a scam (England, Wales, NI) | Report Fraud, 0300 123 2040 |
| Report a scam (Scotland) | Police Scotland, 101 |
| Report a scam (US) | FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov |
| Biggest red flag | Any request for money |
What we check, and what we don't
Photos are reviewed before they appear on a profile; what members write about themselves is not. Age, job, location, relationship status and what they're looking for are the member's own words, and some members will have joined through partner sites in the same network. A few have an optional ID badge, which shows they matched a photo ID and a selfie; it says nothing about their intentions.
So treat everything you read as the person's own claim until you've met them and it holds up. That isn't cynicism. It's the same care you'd take with anyone you've only met through a screen.
Before you meet
- Keep chatting on the site at first. Moving quickly to a personal number or another app means you lose the ability to report them here, and it's a common step in scams.
- Have a video call. A few minutes on camera confirms the person matches their photos. If someone always has a reason not to, take note.
- Search their name and photos. A reverse image search can show whether profile pictures belong to someone else.
- Keep identifying details back. Your surname, workplace, address and the names of your children can wait.
When you meet
| Do | Why |
|---|---|
| Meet somewhere busy and public, and stay there | Help is close by if you need it |
| Tell a friend who, where and when | Someone knows to check on you |
| Get there and back under your own steam | You can leave whenever you like |
| Keep a clear head and watch your drink | You stay in control of your choices |
| Leave if anything feels off | Being polite is never a reason to stay |
Our guide to moving from flirty chat to a first date covers timing and how to ask.
Consent, all the way through
Consent means both people freely choosing to take part, and either can stop at any point. Saying yes to one thing (a drink, a kiss, a flirty message) is not a yes to anything else. A "no", a change of subject or silence ends it, and someone who is very drunk cannot give meaningful consent. If you're unsure where the other person is, ask. Our guide to flirting versus harassment sets out the line plainly, and taking 'no' well covers the moment it comes.
Photos and sexting
Never send a sexual image nobody asked for. It isn't flirting, and in England and Wales sending an image of genitals to cause alarm, distress or humiliation, or for sexual gratification while reckless about that, has been a criminal offence since 31 January 2024, often called cyberflashing. If you choose to share intimate photos with someone you trust, leave out your face, tattoos and anything that identifies you, because any image can be saved.
Sextortion is when someone threatens to share your intimate images unless you pay or send more. Don't pay and don't send anything else. Keep the messages, report the account and contact the police. StopNCII.org can create a digital fingerprint of an image so participating platforms can block it, without the image leaving your device. The Revenge Porn Helpline helps adults in the UK; in the US, the CCRI Image Abuse Helpline is free and open 24/7 on 844-878-2274.
Romance scams: the patterns to know
A romance scam is a fake relationship built to get money. Scammers rarely ask straight away; they build a connection, often very fast and very intense, and then a problem appears. The US Federal Trade Commission lists the same warning signs. Be wary of anyone who:
- pushes to move off the site to a messaging app almost immediately
- says they're abroad, on an oil rig or in the military, and can never meet or video call
- talks about an emergency, a medical bill, a plane ticket or a fee they need help with
- offers to show you a crypto or investment opportunity
- asks for gift cards, wire transfers, payment apps or crypto, or for you to receive and forward money
Never send money to someone you've met online. Flirt Naughty only ever charges you through the members area, as explained on our prices page.
How to report
Take screenshots first, in case the profile disappears. Then:
| Where | Who to contact |
|---|---|
| On Flirt Naughty | The members help centre, with the member's username and what happened |
| Emergency | 999 in the UK, 911 in the US |
| England, Wales, Northern Ireland | Report Fraud, online or on 0300 123 2040 |
| Scotland | Police Scotland on 101 |
| United States | The FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov |
If you've lost money, call your bank straight away. In the UK, you can also call 159 to reach your bank safely. Our UK and US pages list more helplines.
Questions people ask
Are Flirt Naughty profiles checked?
Photos are reviewed before they appear, but what members write about themselves (age, job, location, intentions) is not checked. A few members have an optional ID badge, which shows they matched a photo ID and a selfie. Treat everything else as the person's own claim until you've met them.
Someone I'm chatting to asked for money. What should I do?
Stop replying and don't send anything, however good the reason sounds. Take screenshots, report the profile through the members help centre, and if you've already paid, call your bank straight away. Then report it to Report Fraud, Police Scotland or the FTC, depending on where you live.
Someone is threatening to share my photos. Who can help?
Don't pay and don't send anything else. Keep the messages, report the account and contact the police. StopNCII.org can help stop intimate images being shared on participating platforms. In the UK the Revenge Porn Helpline gives free advice, and in the US the CCRI Image Abuse Helpline is open 24/7.
Is it safe to move the chat to my phone or another app?
Wait until you've chatted for a while and ideally had a video call. Moving off the site early means you lose the ability to report someone here, and pushing to switch apps quickly is a common step in romance scams. When you do swap numbers, it's your choice, not theirs.
What should I tell a friend before a first date?
Who you're meeting (their profile name and a photo), where and when, and roughly when you expect to be home. Agree a time to message them during or after the date, and what they should do if they don't hear from you.
Keep reading
- How to flirt by text (without making anyone cringe)Ten openers to adapt, how to keep a flirty chat going, when to turn it up, and the signs it's time to let it go.
- Flirty first lines that won't make anyone cringeOpening lines sorted by mood, warm to cheeky, with a quick test for whether yours will get a reply.
- Is it flirting or just friendly? How to read the signalsHow to tell interest from politeness by text and in person, what mixed signals mean, and how to ask without making it awkward.
- Flirting after 40: confidence without the cringeGetting back into flirting after 40 or a long relationship: what's changed, what still works, and the scams to watch for.
Sources
- FTC: What to know about romance scams
- Report Fraud (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)
- Police Scotland: contact us
- Federal Trade Commission: ReportFraud
- Stop Scams UK: 159
- Sexual Offences Act 2003, section 66A (legislation.gov.uk)
- StopNCII.org
- Revenge Porn Helpline (UK)
- CCRI Image Abuse Helpline (US)
- Flirt Naughty members help centre
Checked 18 October 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.