There’s a saying “On the internet, nobody knows you’re a dog.” Or, perhaps more accurately, “On the Internet, nobody knows you’re a creep.” If you have tried dating apps, you may be well aware of the fear of winding up in a dangerous situation. There have been news stories where people disappear or found murdered by dates they met on dating apps. To make the new world of dating safer, here are some of the best apps on the market for keeping us safe from potential creepers on dating apps. Because honestly, dating is stressful enough.

Find My Friends

Although Find My Friends is typically used to find your drunk friend who tends to run off when she’s had a glass of wine or three, it also has some practical safety applications. Simply add your most trusted friends or family members, then let them know when you’re headed out on a Tinder date. They’ll be able to see your location on a map that updates in real-time when you’re in transit. There’s the classic app made by Apple for iOS and a similar version available for Android.

Burner

The best part about meeting a new potential love interest? Getting their number. The worst part? When they turn out to suck…and they still have your phone number. Solve this problem before it begins by using Burner app to sign up for online dating sites. Burner is a free app that allows users to create temporary phone numbers for various uses. If someone gets your number that you don’t want to have it, you can just “burn” the number and create a new one. For those overly aggressive people who won’t take no for an answer, Burner also recently introduced a feature called Ghostbot. This chatbot will auto-respond with witty quips until the person gets the hint and leaves you alone.

DateScan

Sometimes first dates go really well, and other times they…don’t. For those occasions when you can’t bear another minute with your date, recruit DateScan. This app will “call” you from a contact of your choosing, allowing you to claim an emergency and give you an excuse to bolt early.

StaySafe

If you ever feel like you are truly in danger on a date, employ StaySafe. When you first head out on a date, start tracking your location and activity via the app. Set a timer for however you long you want. When time is up, the app will prompt you to check in as safe. If you don’t, it will alert your emergency contacts that you are in danger and send them your location. Alerts will be sent even if your phone is switched off or damaged, or if the battery dies.