Relationships, Romance and Dating
Is Online Dating Safe? 10 Tips For Safe Internet Dating
Is on line dating safe? Dating can be risky no matter where you meet
The internet has become the dating method of choice for millions of people & the vast majority of them, including myself, have been very happy
with the results. Is it risky? Yes it’s but so is dating in general. Remember these common sense tips & you will be as safe as you possibly can be when dating online.
1. Do not give out your personal details
If you’re searching for suitable dates on line you could be talking to a lot of interested people. They do not all need to know where you live or your phone number. Do not give them this information until you know them a lot better & you have met them in the real world.
2. Do not enter into any financial arrangements
Wherever there is opportunity there will be a small number of thieves & criminals. There is more. The Internet gives many opportunities for thieves & con men so there is a small possibility that you might meet one of them online. Thieves who prey on people searching for dates on line are most likely to be after one thing – your money… So do not ever give them any or enter into any financial transaction with them no matter how plausible their story is.
This is a very important tip because it is a common ploy of on line thieves to persuade you to do things like opening a bank account that they have access to so that they can deposit money into it… They invent some reason for you to draw out the money & send it to them, which you do because everything looks ok. Some time later the bank informs you that the check that had been cleared into the account was forged & the money has been removed from your account. It is a simple confidence trick so do not fall for it.
3. Find out everything you can about your new friend
Ask as many questions as possible & look for inconsistencies in his story. Find out where he lives, how old he is, where he works, what he does & anything else you can think of. The more he tells you the more certain you can be of his sincerity.
4. Examine his story carefully
Confidence tricksters tell you a pack of lies to get you to do what they want you to do. It is very hard to make up an elaborate set of lies that are all believable & do not contradict so it is not very hard to see through it if you look carefully enough. You only have to find one piece of information that you can definitely identify as a lie to cast doubt over everything else he tells you… If you find that he’s lying then walk away.
5. Do a background check on him
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6. Meet in a public place in broad daylight
When you feel that you are ready you will want to meet your new friend in the flesh. When the time comes make certain that you arrange to meet in a public place in broad daylight. You should have checked out his background by now so you can afford to be relaxed about it but you should still avoid giving out your personal information until you know that you’re interested in seeing him again.
7. Tell a friend where you’re going
Always make certain that you tell a friend where you’re going & who you are going to meet. Arrange to check in with them at a certain time so that they know all is well. It is unlikely that you will have a problem if you have followed the tips above but it is good to have a back up plan to raise the alarm if anything goes wrong.
8. Talk to their friends
Before you get too serious with a person you should attempt to talk to his friends about him. This is where you will find out the real story of what he’s like & how easy he is to live with.
9. Never give them money
Never give him money or enter into any financial transaction with them. You might want to do this at some time in the future but do not even think about it now.
10. Take your time
Don’t rush into anything. Give yourself time to get to know your new friend & check him out. If he’s worth it he will understand & your future relationship together will be all the better for it.
Is on line dating safe? It can sometimes be & it’s for thousands of happy
couples around the world. I know because I am one of them. Follow these tips & enjoy safe Internet dating.
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