By My Rishta Pakistan · Updated
How to spot a genuine rishta website, what makes one safer for girls, common online rishta fraud and the red flags to watch for before you register.
Parents and young women often ask: how do I know if a rishta website is genuine, and is it safe for girls? No website can promise perfect safety, but there are clear signs of a genuine rishta website and clear rishta red flags. This checklist helps you decide.
Signs of a genuine rishta website
- It shows who runs it, with a real address, phone number and email.
- It has a clear privacy policy and terms.
- It explains how profiles are handled and how to report a problem.
- It does not ask for sensitive documents or card details to register.
- It does not promise a guaranteed match.
What makes a rishta website safer for girls
- You control what is public. Avoid posting a phone number, home address or CNIC.
- Photos can be limited or shared only with families you trust.
- Messages and contact happen through the site first, until you feel comfortable.
- There is a way to report and block profiles.
Common online rishta fraud
- Money requests: a person asks for money for a “visa”, “ticket” or “emergency”.
- Fake profiles: perfect photos, vague details, and no willingness to meet or video call.
- Rushing: pressure to decide quickly or to move the conversation to private apps.
- Document requests: asking for CNIC, passport or bank details early on.
Rishta red flags
Be careful if someone avoids meeting families, gives details that change, or becomes angry when you ask normal questions. Read our guide to warning signs in a rishta proposal and the full list of safety tips / حفاظتی مشورے.
What to do if something feels wrong
- Stop sharing information and do not send money.
- Tell a trusted family member.
- Save messages and screenshots.
- Report the profile to the website. In serious cases, report fraud to the relevant authorities in Pakistan.
MyRishta.pk is free and is run by My Rishta Pakistan, a registered non-profit in Lahore. You can read about us / ہمارے بارے میں and our privacy policy / پرائیویسی پالیسی before you register.