Dangers of Online Dating

Author: Rod Hewitt

| Posted: 25-06-2007 | Comments: 0 | Views: 13 | Rating: (58)

(?)

online dating is a fun and effective means of meeting people compatible with you. Tens of thousands of people have met, dated, and eventually married as a result of their online dating experience. However, it is still vitally important when using online dating services, that you exercise caution because there are some dangers. Here are a few:

1) Many overseas women run scams against men. They pretend to get to know and like you and once you fall for them they start asking you for money. Thousands of men have been sucked into this scam, wiring money to a girl they never met and never hearing from her again (or hearing from her asking more money). If the person you are communicating with asks you for money, watch out.

2) Some people will email you instantly asking for your email address and as soon as you give it, you are inundated with dating spam while never hearing from that person again.

3) There are a few bad apples in the online dating world. A lady who shared an experience for Online Dating Magazine readers expressed how one guy showed up on her doorstep even though she never gave him her address!

4) The person you are communicating with may be married! Click here for an article on this subject .

Online dating can be a great experience as long as you take precautions in your online dating experience. Here are a few tips:

1) Never give out personal information too soon. A person armed with your home phone number can find your home address (without you knowing) in just a few clicks. Read this Dating Tips article.

2) Listen to your gut. If something doesn't seem right about the person you are communicating with then this may be an indication that you should move on. Trust what your instincts are telling you.

3) Set up an anonymous email account. When you're ready to communicate with someone outside of the security of the online dating service you are using, you may want to consider using an anonymous email account from a service like Yahoo, or Hotmail. Be sure to change your account information to not give out your full name. Doing this helps protect your privacy more as it's fairly easy to get information on a person based on their actual email address that they've used for years.

4) Usually a person trying to take advantage of you is one who communicates first with you. Thus, even if you are a female you should take the initiative to contact people that look of interest to you. Read this Dating Tips article.

5) If you have enough information on the person you are dating, then consider running a background check. I was surprised to learn that a person I once dated had done this on me. It was a smart thing for the person to do. The only reason a person should be upset at you running a background check is if that person has something to hide.

6) When going on a first date, make sure you meet in a public place and that your friends know where you are. Consider arranging a time to check in with one of your friends.

7) Drive yourself to the date destination. Until you really know a person, it's a good idea to provide your own transportation. There's no reason the person you are dating needs to know where you live in the initial stages.

8) Learn self defense. On rare occasions, a female who has met up with a male via online dating has been assaulted. Know how to defend yourself. There are a ton of good reasons, even outside of online dating, to take a self-defense course.

Keep in mind that a person can say whatever he/she wants in a profile and several tell outright or little white lies in the things they say. Some lie about appearance, some lie about marital status, and some lie about intentions. Always be smart, alert, and listen to your instincts. It's very much a possibility that the person you are destined to be with is just an email away. But never let your guard down when searching for that destiny.

Rate this Article:

Current: 0 / 5 stars - 0 vote(s).

Article Tags: Online Dating, Money, Women, Personal, People, Dangers, Lady, Dating Tips Article

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/dating-articles/dangers-of-online-dating-170650.html

Print article

Send to friend

Publish this Article

Author feedback

About the Author:

Rod hewitt is 27 years old and lives in Portland, Oregon, webprogrammer and web designer, owner of Namoro a brazilian dating site.

Submitting articles has become one of the most popular means of generating quality backlinks and targeted traffic to your website. Join us today - It's Free!

Article Comments

Add new Comment

Saving Wisely Could Help In First Home Purchase
By: Mark Dawson | 18/04/2008 | Personal Finance
Worries about money are putting off significant numbers of Britons from taking their initial steps on to the property ladder, new research shows.

Tips to Help You Find the Personal Loan You Need
By: John Mussi | 13/09/2005 | Finance
Loan is or how to apply for one. The information below is provided to help you find the personal loan you need, as well as assist you in finding the best interest rates.

Chances of Finding True Love Though the Internet
By: KC | 12/03/2008 | Dating
True love is indeed hard to find. What about the chances of finding true love though the internet

Bad Credit Happens to Even the Best of Us
By: Imaginary Diva | 03/07/2008 | Credit
I must admit, there have been times when I have bounced a check. I've come into acceptance that along with realizing my responsibility to always pay my bills on time and budget until I can't budget no more, bad things can still happen to good people.

Making Money Through Advertising
By: K. Spears | 09/09/2005 | Advertising
The consumer dollars that end up in you pocket have no bounds on the world wide web. Hence, selling online is a smart business move. People come to the internet to buy, sell,.

An Overview of a Personal Loan UK
By: John Mussi | 22/09/2005 | Debt Consolidation
Not know exactly what a personal loan UK is... if this is the case, don't worry. A personal loan UK is actually a blanket term for several types of loans that are granted.

The Irresistible Power of Dating Other Women - Variety Brings Spice to Life!
By: Joshua Goh | 25/02/2006 | Dating
I have decided to bring upfront this important aspect of the dating scenario - multiple choices of women that lie ahead of all of us. This should be one of your primary priority area of consideration - because it is under your control if you so decide.

Hardcore Dating Advice for Men #1
By: Gabby Laine | 19/08/2006 | Advice
It's time for men to hear the "TRUTH" about dating and how to turn the tables !

Got a Question? Ask.

Ask the community a question about this article:

Frequently Asked Questions

What City does Rikki Love live in? Does she get a ...
By: sparkle | 22-07-2008
What City does Rikki Love live in? Does she get a lot of work as a Porn Star?

In deprerate need of help financially
By: Highballbomber | 21-07-2008
Are there any long term personal loan ompanies that are legit? I need a 70,000.00 personal loan and good terms to pay back, but i keep getting turned down by banks. Anyone know a company or person that can help?

I just moved to stamford ct i cannot hook up my ...
By: JouJou | 21-07-2008
I just moved to stamford ct i cannot hook up my dvd player into tv correctly i need someone who can help me

How is giving of unconditional love to our ...
By: darla | 21-07-2008
how is giving of unconditional love to our childern lessens the adult - child power struggle

I have met a new girl today who is 36 and I am 38 ...
By: sybrtek | 21-07-2008
I have met a new girl today who is 36 and I am 38. She is very cute to me. The only problem is that I met a new girl last week who is 40. I like the 36 yead better than the 40 year old. The 36 year old seems to like me too. What do I do?

Is it possible to be in love with two people at ...
By: Christine Nicole Egolf | 21-07-2008
Is it possible to be in love with two people at once??

Q&A Powered by:

Latest Dating Articles

How to Find a Russian Bride
By: Michiel Van Kets | 23/07/2008
Russiandatinglive.com focuses on matchmaking services and dating for people looking for a serious relationship which will, hopefully, lead to marriage.

Dating Scams and Background Checks
By: A. Hathaway | 23/07/2008
An overview of the rise in online dating and the increased demand for background checks to verify relationships.

Two Out of Every Five Single People in the United Kingdom Now Use Online Dating Services
By: Jayne Waldorf | 23/07/2008
It seems everywhere we look these days we see advertisements for online dating. The online dating community and online dating agencies have expanded a great deal in recent years. Internet online dating is fast and it is quite possible that a person that fits your criteria has joined the dating site...

Be Safe When You Date
By: Jayne Waldorf | 23/07/2008
On line dating is a dating service based on the internet, because it is based on the internet it can reach out to every corner of the globe and so is much further reaching and with many more subscribers than a conventional dating service. Even so it would be unreasonable...

Free Online Dating Services For Singles
By: Bercle George | 23/07/2008
When you have signed up to become a member of online dating service of your choice, you will be expected to give your details so that they can be included into a profile for internet dating enthusiasts to view.

How to Have Your Ex Miss You Like Crazy and Want You Back
By: Roger Ahman | 23/07/2008
Creating a desire within your ex to want you back is very strong. How can you make them miss you so they'll take you back?

When the Rules Change
By: Dr. Dennis W. Neder | 23/07/2008
What do you do in a marriage when the rules change and sex ends? Do you have to just live with things as they are? Is there a solution? Dr. Dennis helps out a guy stuck in a sexless rut.

Why Do Men Cheat - Most Common Reason
By: Kwame Ofori | 23/07/2008
According to statistically reports men cheat more than woman. That is probably not surprising to you. The real is issue here is why do men cheat. That is not something that has been definitely nailed down, but there is one reason that seems to stand out from the rest. Read on to find out the most common reason that men cheat in relationships.

More from Rod Hewitt

Dedicated Server Hosting vs Shared Hosting
By: Rod Hewitt | 25/06/2007 | Web Hosting
Hosting your personal or business sites on your own dedicated server may seems expensive choice in comparison to shared web hosting.

Article Categories

Article Marketing

Article Notepad

Stop Duplicate Content

Term Papers

Need Help?

Sign up for our email newsletter

Receive updates, enter your email below

Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the Terms Of Use and Privacy Policy | User published content is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
Copyright © 2005-2008 Free Articles by ArticlesBase.com, All rights reserved. (0.26, 17)

Dangers of Online Dating

Article Comments

Related Articles

Got a Question? Ask.

Latest Dating Articles

More from Rod Hewitt

Need Help?

Site Links

Webmasters

Business Info

Sign up for our email newsletter