How To Avoid Online Dating

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Is it really love, or is it your pocketbook that is so attractive?

• Online dating is a great way to meet new people and potential dating partners, but you should be aware of online dating scams.

• No one wants to think they could be taken advantage by an internet dating scam, and yet hundreds of thousands of people are every single year.

• Take heed of the following red flags and you'll be much more aware, prepared and ready should someone try and take advantage of you.

There are four types of online dating scams:

• Prostitute scam: Prostitutes are straightforward: they place profiles on dating sites to solicit business. Such profiles are usually easily recognized by sleazy user names and steamy self-descriptions. They don't waste time letting you know what they are after.

• Phone scam: This is the variation of the old phone scam: the person asks you to call them, and when you do, you get a bill in the mail for hundreds of dollars (1900 number).

• Travel scam: The person resides overseas and asks you to help them with travel expenses to visit you.

• Nigerian postal scam: The person pretends to be a relative of a diseased government official who asks for your help in a financial transaction.

Here are a few tips to help you

avoid scams to make online

dating safe and fun for you:

It is true that some people use the internet to attempt to take

advantage of other people. There are scam artists who try to

get people to send them money or do favors for them. There

are dangerous people as well.

However, also be aware that there are many other honest

people such as yourself . Don't let a few bad apples spoil your

opportunity. Just be aware that you do need to be cautious and

practice safety first.

Tip #1 Be aware that there are online scam artists

When you first come into contact with someone through an

online dating site, do not give out personal information such as

your phone number or address. Take advantage of the

communication systems at the dating sites and set up a

separate email account for your online dating correspondence.

If someone is pressing you for your personal information too

soon, this is definitely a red flag.

Tip #2 Never give out personal information upfront

A red flag is anything that may cause you to feel uncomfortable

or unsure about your potential date. If their behavior is erratic or

overbearing this is a potential red flag. Inconsistent or evasive

communication is another bad sign. Pay attention to red flags

and if you feel uncomfortable with the person, stop your

communication.

Tip #3 Watch for red flags

If someone asks for money, this is another sign that they may

be trying to take advantage of you.

There are of course some dating sites where Sugar Daddies

can meet Sugar Babies. Such sites are not considered as

scams as these people are clearly stating that they are seeking

financial arrangements.

Tip #4 Don't ever send money to people online

When you meet for your first face-to-face date it should be in a

public place where plenty of people are around. Don't agree to

be picked up at your home or meet at a private place.

Tip #5 Meet in public on your first date

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