Report Finds Maine Is One of America’s Safest for Online Dating

While online dating has become a more accepted norm over the past decade, our Pine Tree State remains one of the safest places for it.

There are always risks in anything you do, especially when it comes to dating, but it’s reassuring to know that our state ranks so highly for safety in this area.

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So, with that in mind, how do we know Maine is one of the safest states for online dating, and who is making this call?

Privacy Journal’s research team evaluated six key factors that impact how safe each state is for online dating. They gathered data from trusted sources like the Federal Trade Commission, the Internet Crime Complaint Center, and SafeHome, then assigned weighted points to each factor based on importance to create the final rankings.

Well, according to the data, we know that we’re among the safest—but where exactly did Maine rank when it comes to online dating safety?

According to Privacy Journal and its recent report highlighting ‘The Safest States for Online Dating in 2025,’ Maine ranked 2nd, behind only fellow New England state Vermont.

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Maine ranks as the second-safest state for online dating, thanks to its nation-leading low rate of violent crime reports, with nearby New Hampshire taking third overall.

Privacy Journal continues that while the Northeastern states scored high for safety, they all fell short in one category—romance scam reports.

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And there you have it—Maine, compared to the other 49 states, remains a safe and reliable state for online dating.

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