Safety Center

Your safety is the product.

Forj was built for professionals who don't have time for scams, fake profiles, or unsafe interactions. Every safety feature in Forj is intentional — built before we launched, not after something went wrong.

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85%
Profile verification rate — highest available in Nigeria's market
<5%
Target fake profile rate — vs 50%+ on mainstream apps
6h
Maximum response time to every user safety report
256-bit
AES encryption for all data at rest on Forj servers
How we protect you

Six layers of safety. All active.

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Professional Verification
Every Forj user is verified via LinkedIn, GitHub, or Behance before they can appear in discovery. Fake accounts can't pass OAuth verification.
  • LinkedIn OAuth confirms real job title, company, and education
  • GitHub OAuth available for developers and engineers
  • Behance OAuth for verified creative professionals
  • Reduces fake profiles by over 70% compared to unverified platforms
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Photo Verification
A selfie-based liveness check ensures the person in the profile photos is the person behind the account. Refreshed quarterly.
  • Selfie photo matched against profile photos automatically
  • Liveness detection prevents static photo bypass attempts
  • Quarterly re-verification keeps profile photos current
  • Verification badge visible to all matches
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AI Behaviour Monitoring
Our moderation system monitors for patterns associated with scamming, harassment, and deceptive behaviour — automatically, around the clock.
  • Automated flagging of suspicious message patterns
  • AI detects unusual account behaviour before reports are filed
  • Human moderation team reviews all escalated cases
  • Graduated enforcement: warning → suspension → permanent ban
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One-Tap Reporting & Blocking
Reporting someone should be instant and frictionless. Forj's one-tap report system is reviewed by our trust & safety team within 6 hours.
  • Report from any profile or chat with a single tap
  • Category-based reports (harassment, fake profile, inappropriate content)
  • All reports are confidential and anonymised
  • Maximum 6-hour response window, 24 hours a day
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End-to-End Encryption
Your data is protected at every layer — in transit and at rest. Forj uses the same encryption standards as leading fintech platforms.
  • TLS 1.3 for all data in transit
  • AES-256 encryption for all data at rest
  • JWT authentication with 24-hour token expiry
  • Rate limiting and DDoS protection via Cloudflare
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Privacy Controls
You control your data. Granular privacy settings let you manage who sees your profile, your location, and your information — at any time.
  • Hide profile from specific users without them knowing
  • Granular location visibility settings
  • NDPR and GDPR compliant — full right to data deletion
  • Delete your account and all data permanently at any time
Safety tips

How to stay safe on any dating platform

01
Keep early conversations in-app
Don't move to WhatsApp, Instagram, or other platforms too quickly. Staying in-app keeps you protected by Forj's reporting and moderation tools.
02
Verify before you trust
Look for the verified badge. Don't share your personal address, financial details, or workplace location early in a connection, even with verified users.
03
Meet in public first
For your first in-person meeting, choose a busy public location. Tell someone you trust where you're going and who you're meeting.
04
Trust your instincts
If a conversation feels off, it probably is. You can block or report at any time — no explanation needed. Your safety always comes first.
05
Watch for common red flags
Be cautious of profiles that ask for money, move conversation platforms quickly, avoid video calls, or have very few photos. Report anything suspicious.
06
Report, don't engage
If someone makes you uncomfortable, don't engage or retaliate. Use the one-tap report button and our team will handle it within 6 hours.
Report an issue

Something not right? We're here.

Reports are confidential, anonymous, and reviewed by our Trust & Safety team within 6 hours. You can also email us at safety@forjapp.com

Contact safety team →
1
Open their profile or chatTap the three-dot menu (⋯) in the top right corner
2
Tap "Report" or "Block"Choose the reason: harassment, fake profile, inappropriate content, or other
3
Add optional detailsA short description helps our team respond faster and more accurately
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Our team reviews within 6 hoursYou'll receive a notification when action has been taken