01before you go on camera
Set up a frame you are happy with
The easiest safety step happens before the first call. Check the frame first: envelopes showing your address, a school crest, a recognisable window view, family pictures. Move anything that says where you live or work out of frame. A plain wall or a bookshelf is perfect.
Pick a display name that is not your full real name, and keep your profile photo, if you add one, free of identifying details. None of this makes calls less fun; it just means a stranger only learns what you choose to tell them.
- Plain background
- No mail or ID in view
- Nickname, not full name
- Light in front of you
02in a live room
Enjoy the stream, keep your details
Live room chats are read by the host and by everyone else watching. Treat them like a public square: friendly is great, personal is not. Do not post your phone number, social handles or location in the comments, even if someone asks nicely.
Gifts are a fun way to say thanks to a host, and they only go through the gift buttons. If anyone in a room, host or viewer, asks you to send money another way, it is not part of Tango Live and you should report it.
03in a one-on-one call
You set the pace
Three dials stay in your hands during a private call: camera on or off, how long you hang around, and how much you reveal. Use voice or text mode on nights you would rather not be seen. End any call that makes you uncomfortable with the next button; you never owe anyone an explanation.
Remember that we do not record calls, but the other person could capture their screen. A good rule: only show or say what you would be fine seeing again. Tips for making calls enjoyable are on Tango video chat.
04money
Spot the money tricks early
Nearly every scam on any chat service ends with a request for money. These are the patterns to recognise:
- 01
The emergency
A sudden sad story and a request for help with a bill. End the call and report.
- 02
The cheap coins
An offer to sell coins outside the site. Coins only come from the site itself.
- 03
The verification link
A link to "verify" your account or "unlock" a feature. We never send these in chat.
- 04
The move
Pressure to switch to another app quickly. Slow down; a genuine person will wait.
Set a monthly budget for coins before you start sending gifts. Our free page shows what costs nothing.
05when something feels off
Next, report, block: in that order
If a call or a room turns unpleasant, tap next first so it stops immediately. Then report the account from the same screen; the report sends the details a moderator needs. Finally, block it so you are never matched again. That whole sequence takes a few seconds.
If anything involves someone who looks under 18, threats, or a person in danger, report it and also email [email protected] with the time and display name. Our community guidelines explain what happens next.
06if you want to meet
Before moving off Tango
Sometimes a good call leads to "let us keep talking somewhere else". There is nothing wrong with that, but take your time. Follow each other on Tango and chat for a while first. Share social profiles only when you are comfortable, and never share passwords, codes or financial details with anyone. If you ever decide to meet in person, pick a public place, tell a friend, and arrange your own way there and back.
