Your mother’s maiden name. Your high school mascot. The name of your first pet… OH MY!

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We know it could sound like the start of a fun icebreaker, but unfortunately, these are also classic clues for something a lot less cute—phishing ****scams. And while we at Chyrpe do our absolute best to make sure you’re talking to real, verified humans, we also want to hand you some tools to keep your experience your own.

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Let’s face it: the internet is a magical place, it leads to those  late-night “How did we just talk for four hours?” chats and spontaneous plans to split fries on a first date. But it also comes with the occasional catfish.

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So grab your tea (or tequila, no judgment) and let’s talk about how to not get played in the DMs.

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They’re Too Quick to Exit Stage Left (a.k.a. the App)

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If someone’s pushing to get you off Chyrpe faster than you can say “slow burn,” pause for a sec. Sure, moving the convo to another platform can be normal when it flows, but not two messages in.

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Our tip? If they’re not even building rapport before sending you their number, email, etc... it’s not just thirsty, it’s suspicious.

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Unsolicited Links? Say Less. Literally.

Did they drop you a link out of nowhere? “Click here to see my…,” or worse, “Just [insert odd request] to confirm you’re real.” Nope, nope, and no thanks.

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Our tip? If the link looks sketchy, don’t copy it. This isn’t just about romance, it’s your digital safety.

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No Face?

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Let’s be honest: If you’ve been talking to someone for weeks, and you still haven’t seen them, or at least plan to see a moving, talking face, you’re not talking to a partner. Unless that’s your thing, it may be time to state if in person or virtual connection is important to you. If they’re not willing to show up, or for a quick hello, how are they going to show up for date night?

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Our tip? If they make excuses or go poof... consider yourself dodging a digital bullet.

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