Online Safety
Safety-wise, meeting on the Iternet is inherently similar to meeting offline. As long as the same standard dating precautions are followed, cyber-savvy daters can feel truly at ease while getting to know each other. The main thing to remember is trust your instincts and use common sense just like you would offline.
Online Safety Tips
Helpful Hints
1. Remember that you are in control of your online experience at all times.
2. You are also in control when it comes to taking an online relationship offline. You have an advantage online because you are under no face-to-face pressure. Remember that you don't need to take anything further than the computer or phone wires until you feel completely at ease. Go at your own pace!
3. When you do decide to meet face to face, pick a public place and provide your own transportation to and from the location. Tell a friend where you're going and check in when you return home.
4. Never include your personal contact information in your profile, especially telephone numbers, email, home address or your last name. You are under no obligation to provide this information to anyone. It's okay to take your time.
5. Set up an email account just for online personals.
6. Ask a lot of questions and watch for inconsistencies.
7. Stay away from members who won't take no for an answer or pressure you for any kind of personal information. Serious cyber-savvy daters will respect your space and allow you to take your time.
8. If someone asks you to go to their personal web site or asks you for money, use common sense not to oblige and then report the situation to Nfatuation.
9. If someone gives you a phone number with a strange area code, check it out to make sure it's not a charge number before you make the call.
10. Using your own good judgment is your best bet because ultimately you are responsible for your personal dating experience. Trust your instincts and then have fun with the right people!
