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Is It Safe For You To Join
The Ranks
Of The Millions Of Online DatersAccording to CBC, there are over 40 million visitors to
online dating sites in the US and 7 million in Canada. Although
these numbers may seem staggering, there are millions of other
still who are hesitant to delve into the world of dating
online. Why is this? What are the real risks of online dating?
How can you keep yourself safe on and offline?
The first, and one of the most important rules is to never
reveal any personal information, especially on a public profile
where anyone with the internet can access it. Personal
information of this nature includes real names, addresses,
phone numbers, and any other sensitive information, especially
banking or financial information. Contact information, like
phone numbers and addresses should only be given to people once
a certain level of trust and regular communication has been
established. When dating online, protecting sensitive personal
information that others can use to get access to money,
personal files, and so on, can help protect your finances, and
personal safety.
Meeting people from online dating sites face to face is also
often perceived as quite risky. While there certainly are risks
involved with meeting new people, certain safety precautions
can, and should, be taken. For example, always meet in a public
place, and keep a cell phone with you at all times. Tell a
friend where you're going, and who with. It's also a good idea
to designate a check in time, where you'll call a friend to
tell them where you are and how things are going, and let them
know you're safe.
Many people who stay away from dating online do so because of
the perceived risks of meeting strangers over the internet.
Though there certainly are risks to online dating, proper
safety precautions and awareness of risks and strategies can
help minimize these risks and make dating online a safe and
enjoyable experience.
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