Safety Page for Backpage.xxx
Effective Date: March 21, 2024
Welcome to Backpage.xxx. Ensuring the safety and security of our community is our top priority. Here, we provide essential tips for safely navigating our platform and resources for additional support.
Before Responding to an Ad
Verify the Seller: Conduct due diligence before proceeding with any transaction. Use public resources to verify the legitimacy of the ad.
Secure Payments: Never wire funds or use a payment method without buyer protection. Avoid transactions requiring money transfers without seeing the product or knowing the seller.
Personal Safety: When meeting someone for a transaction, do so in public spaces and consider bringing a friend. Safe Trade Stations (www.safetradestations.com) offer a secure location for transactions.
When Placing an Ad
Privacy Protection: Limit the amount of personal information you share in your ad. Use a temporary or anonymous email address to communicate with buyers.
Meeting Buyers: Always meet in well-lit, public places. Inform someone of your plans or bring a companion for added safety.
General Safety Tips
Gift Card Caution: Be wary of buying gift cards through classified ads. Confirm the balance in-store before purchasing from a private seller.
Overpayment Scams: Be skeptical of buyers overpaying and requesting refunds. This is a common scam technique.
Rental Scams: Inspect properties in person and verify landlords or property managers before sending payment for rentals.
Recognizing and Reporting Scams
Familiarize yourself with common scams to protect yourself and others:
Work-From-Home Scams: Verify the legitimacy of job offers and do not provide personal financial information upfront.
Rental Scams: Confirm property details and ownership before making any rental agreements or payments.
Phishing Attempts: Be cautious of unsolicited emails requesting personal information or directing you to websites for payment.
Important Resources
Federal Trade Commission (FTC): www.ftc.gov – Tips on consumer protection and online safety.
Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): www.ic3.gov – To report internet crime and fraud.
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC): www.missingkids.com – For reporting exploitation of minors.
Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking
Backpage.xxx is committed to fighting child exploitation and human trafficking. If you see suspicious behavior, report it:
To us directly at: abuse@backpage.xxx
National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733
NCMEC CyberTipline: CyberTipline.org
External Links Disclaimer
Backpage.xxx may link to external sites, but we’re not responsible for their content or safety practices. Always exercise caution and review their privacy policies.
Your safety is our concern. By following these guidelines and using common sense, you can help maintain Backpage.xxx as a safe platform for all users.
Disclaimer on Outbound Links and Aggregated Content
Understanding Our Links to External Sites:
Backpage.xxx provides links to external websites, including escort sites and aggregated ads from platforms such as Listcrawler, as a service to our users. However, it’s important to clarify our relationship—or rather, the lack thereof—with these sites:
No Endorsement: The presence of outbound links on Backpage.xxx does not constitute an endorsement, approval, or verification of any content available on these external sites. Our platform acts as a conduit for accessibility, not a vouchsafe for quality, legality, or accuracy of information presented.
User Discretion Advised: We strongly advise users to exercise caution and apply their judgment when visiting any external sites linked from Backpage.xxx. We encourage you to review the privacy policies and terms of service of these sites before engaging in any transaction or sharing personal information.
Liability Limitation: Backpage.xxx assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Any access to or use of such sites is at the user’s own risk. Should you decide to access these links, you absolve Backpage.xxx of any direct or indirect liability arising from your interactions or transactions with these external platforms.
Content Origination: Please be aware that the aggregated ads from Listcrawler and similar platforms are automatically generated and curated without our direct oversight. While we strive to maintain high standards for the content accessible through our site, the dynamic nature of these aggregations means we cannot guarantee their reliability or safety.
Safety First:
We remain committed to the safety and security of our community. If you encounter problematic content or have concerns about the sites you’ve accessed via our links, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at support@backpage.xxx. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us maintain a secure platform for all users.