How to Protect Yourself in Online Dating?
The Internet offers endless possibilities not only for dating, but also for disappointment. Which would you rather? Here, everything is like how it is in real life: pink unicorns don’t fly around marshmallows, and false people will emerge. We concern ourselves with your safety and so we’ve created some rules that will help you feel protected.
Personal Safety
The Internet offers endless possibilities not only for dating, but also for disappointment. Which would you rather? Here, everything is like how it is in real life: pink unicorns don’t fly around marshmallows, and false people will emerge. We concern ourselves with your safety and so we’ve created some rules that will help you feel protected.
Verified Websites
Choose high-quality dating services: look at their privacy policy, check how the support service works. The main thing to remember: the most secure site may not always be the most popular.
Use the Internal Capabilities of the Service
Imagine that you have already met someone suspicious. We recommend that you not rush to transfer communication beyond the boundaries of the service, use the internal chatroom. Scammers collect email addresses and phone numbers to extort and steal money, and also to send spam.
Recognize Your Interlocutors
Before moving on to intimate communication (and we don’t mean just sex), get to know the person you are talking to. Pay attention to how he writes, what he writes about, whether he writes messages in the same style. If in doubt, it’s wise to err on the side of caution and end a conversation, or at least be on your guard.
Don't Send Any Money
Never, NEVER send any money to users from online dating services. Read our article about the methods of blackmailing — it could be useful.
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Safe First Date
Now let's talk about the situation when the potential partner seems to be proper, you are chatting all day long and already seem to be crazy for eachother! You are preparing for a real meeting. In this case, we strongly advise that you tell a friend the details of your date - where, who, what time etc. Of course, everything might go great, but it is better to play safe.
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Mind at First, then Emotions
Love is a battlefield, and this saying is even more accurate when talking about online dating. Be careful, attentive and do not let emotions decide for you. You do not need to remove them completely, because we are looking for love, but you can still be mindful and consult with someone close to you.
We hope our pieces of advice will save you energy and money. Meet consciously and use only protected services. Your Promenad.