What does ODP mean in UNCLASSIFIED

Online Dating Protection (ODP) is a safety measure for those engaging in online dating. It helps people keep their personal information secure, prevent harassment, recognize potential scams and stay safe when meeting someone new.

ODP advises against sharing personal details such as your phone number or home address with anyone you don't know well. Additionally, it guides you to be wary of anyone asking for money or gifts early on in a relationship.

If you experience cyberbullying or harassment while using an online dating service, the best thing you can do is document the incident and report it to the platform's customer support team. Depending on the severity of the issue, they may be able to issue warnings or bans to the user involved.

Some warning signs include excessive messaging, requests for financial aid, threats or inappropriate language/behavior towards other members of the platform, as well as requests for extremely personal information or photographs early in the relationship development process.

Some red flags include inconsistencies in their answers to questions; requests for money; refusal to have video chats; offering excuses why they cannot meet in person despite having communicated for some time; avoiding questions about personal details such as job history; suspiciously perfect profiles etc.