Online dating has many exciting advantages over traditional
methods of finding dates. It saves you time; since you will not
have to go out on actual dates until you have had long online
chats, you will be able to gauge if you’re going to like the
other person when you finally meet face to face. Online dating
also saves you money; since most of your initial meetings happen
online, you don’t have to spend money on new clothes and you
don’t have to spend money for dinner, drinks, etc. However, even
with all these pluses, there are dangers to online dating that
you have to be aware of and strive to avoid. Beyond the
heartbreaking lies of appearance, age and other personal details
there are those out there trying to out right defraud and steal
from you!
Scammers
Men and women have all fallen victim to online dating scammers.
Online crooks have various and extremely creative modus operandi
so you always have to be on the look out for the signs that a
person you’ve been dating online is actually on the prowl for an
easy prey. The best way to tell that a date is a out to scam you
is when he or she begins to ask you for some money.
Do not be a victim of online scammers. If your online date is
asking you for money, you must begin to doubt the person’s
motives. Do not wire your online date any money. However
heartbreaking his or her story is, you have to retain a healthy
dose of skepticism. If a person truly likes and respects you, he
or she will have the good sense not to ask you for any money.
Frauds
There are people who frequent online dating sites to find
susceptible and naive victims. Be protective of your personal
information. Do not give out your phone number, address, email
address, or your full name. You have to check out a person
thoroughly before you trust him or her with your personal
information. Only give your phone number out to another person
after you’ve had plenty of experience dealing with him or her or
you have come to know each other through several face to face
dates.
By the way, never ever give out your banking and credit card
information to anyone in the online dating scene. Even if he or
she makes your heart sing, he or she can still be a crook in
sheep’s clothing. Be sensible, please.
Criminals and Crooks
It is sad but there are truly crooks and criminals who take
advantage of the anonymity of online dating. Be wary of meeting
your dates for the first time. It is preferable that you meet
your date in a singles mixer or a singles dating event that your
online dating site has sponsored. This way, you will be able to
meet your online date while in the company of other people.
If your online dating site does not organize mixers for
members, then be sure to arrange for a lunch date in a public
place. If it is at all possible, you should bring one or two
friends with you, too.
About the Author: Matt Matcherson is a writer, musician and
humorist. Sometimes he even writes funny music. His site
MatchTales features online dating stories, site reviews and free
dating support forums. http://www.matchtales.com
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Safety Precautions for Single Parents Dating Online by Shelley Lowery
Online dating is the single most used service on the Internet. It is used far more frequently than online shopping or online banking. All of the research combined that is done online doesn't hold a candle to the frequency with which online dating services are used.
There are no statistics to prove it, but it's likely that there are millions more online dates every day than real world dates. America is a mobile society and the divorce rate is in the stratosphere. It is no wonder that there are more and more single parents out there that are participating in online dating.
Mothers and fathers who find themselves as single parents are faced with a whole set of problems that they never dreamed existed and are certainly not prepared to deal with. They quickly find that children take time and energy and that when one parent is gone, the entire burden is theirs alone to bear. They also find out rather quickly that baby sitters don't work cheap. The single parent is faced with a nonexistent social life and loneliness for adult companionship like they never believed possible.
Before they leave for their work day, they must see to the needs of their children and provide care for them. After work, every bit of their remaining energy is used to feed and bathe the children and get them into bed. There isn't much time and certainly no energy left to pursue a social life of their own, even if they could afford the price of a baby sitter. The solution that most of them find is to simply boot up their computers and join an online dating service.
The things that are important for these single parents to remember is (1) that the same honest-is-the-best-policy that they teach their children is also the best one for them to live by themselves when dating online and (2) that the same safety precautions that they use to protect their children in the real world are the same ones that need to be employed for themselves and their children when dating online.
When a single parent posts their profile online, they need to make it clear that they have children. Springing the fact of kids after a relationship has begun to develop is not honest and it is a sure show stopper. A person who is a single parent needs to say so up front. There are other single parents out there and there are those who will accept children in a relationship.
The single parent shouldn't spend time whining to an online dating partner about the ex-spouse who left them in the position of being a single parent. The fact that you have kids, that you love your kids and that they come first with you is enough information.
Remember, when dating online, a single parent is the only person standing between his or her children and the child predators on the Internet who would do them harm. Do not ever give out information that would allow children to be identified and this includes their names as well as the names of the schools or day cares which they attend.
Online dating can be a real benefit for single parents. It is about the only way that they can engage in conversation with other adults after the children are tucked in for the night. And, who knows, it is very possible that a single parent can find love online.
Would you like to spice up your life, add some romance, or find your soul mate? Visit RagingHearts.com for reviews of the best online dating services. You will also find a wealth of online dating tips, self help, & relationship advice. Visit http://www.RagingHearts.com to meet the person you desire.
Article Source: http://www.information-overload.eu/articleland
There are no statistics to prove it, but it's likely that there are millions more online dates every day than real world dates. America is a mobile society and the divorce rate is in the stratosphere. It is no wonder that there are more and more single parents out there that are participating in online dating.
Mothers and fathers who find themselves as single parents are faced with a whole set of problems that they never dreamed existed and are certainly not prepared to deal with. They quickly find that children take time and energy and that when one parent is gone, the entire burden is theirs alone to bear. They also find out rather quickly that baby sitters don't work cheap. The single parent is faced with a nonexistent social life and loneliness for adult companionship like they never believed possible.
Before they leave for their work day, they must see to the needs of their children and provide care for them. After work, every bit of their remaining energy is used to feed and bathe the children and get them into bed. There isn't much time and certainly no energy left to pursue a social life of their own, even if they could afford the price of a baby sitter. The solution that most of them find is to simply boot up their computers and join an online dating service.
The things that are important for these single parents to remember is (1) that the same honest-is-the-best-policy that they teach their children is also the best one for them to live by themselves when dating online and (2) that the same safety precautions that they use to protect their children in the real world are the same ones that need to be employed for themselves and their children when dating online.
When a single parent posts their profile online, they need to make it clear that they have children. Springing the fact of kids after a relationship has begun to develop is not honest and it is a sure show stopper. A person who is a single parent needs to say so up front. There are other single parents out there and there are those who will accept children in a relationship.
The single parent shouldn't spend time whining to an online dating partner about the ex-spouse who left them in the position of being a single parent. The fact that you have kids, that you love your kids and that they come first with you is enough information.
Remember, when dating online, a single parent is the only person standing between his or her children and the child predators on the Internet who would do them harm. Do not ever give out information that would allow children to be identified and this includes their names as well as the names of the schools or day cares which they attend.
Online dating can be a real benefit for single parents. It is about the only way that they can engage in conversation with other adults after the children are tucked in for the night. And, who knows, it is very possible that a single parent can find love online.
Would you like to spice up your life, add some romance, or find your soul mate? Visit RagingHearts.com for reviews of the best online dating services. You will also find a wealth of online dating tips, self help, & relationship advice. Visit http://www.RagingHearts.com to meet the person you desire.
Article Source: http://www.information-overload.eu/articleland
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