Safety tips

Most people here just want a friend on the other side of the world. A few don’t. These habits keep you safe:

• Never send money, gift cards or crypto — not for a ticket, a visa, an emergency or an “investment”. This is the most common scam on pen pal sites.
• Keep personal details private until you truly trust someone: home address, workplace, phone number, ID documents.
• Be careful moving to other apps early. Scammers push you off-site so we can’t see or stop them.
• Watch for love-bombing: intense affection after a few messages, sad stories, then a request.
• Block and report anyone who makes you uncomfortable. Reports are confidential and we review every one.

Paperfall is for adults 18 and over. If you think someone is under 18, please report them.