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Online dating can be a great way to meet new friends and potential partners. But don’t let the excitement of the moment allow you to neglect safety and common sense when you are operating in this virtual world.
At the very least, protect yourself in the following areas:
Online Dating & Your Computer
Take care of your computer equipment and systems before you enter any unknown dating site. Be sure you have an effective firewall and the appropriate anti-virus protection in place. Don’t be tempted to open any attachments that arrive through email. If your budget is tight look for free options. A free firewall download is available from ZoneAlarm www.zonelabs.com and a free anti-virus download can be found at AVG Anti-Virus www.grisoft.com. Don’t let your online dating experiences be ruined by hackers and trolls.
Online Dating and Your Safety
It’s important to take care of yourself, too! Be selective in the dating sites you frequent. Loiter and lurk before posting anything about yourself. Get a feel for the other members. It is not for anyone to judge what it is you are seeking - the suggestion is simply that you ensure you are in a like-minded community.
Ask friends and colleagues for recommendations. Check out online dating review sites. You are making a purchasing decision (even if you are only opting for a free membership at this stage, so do the research you would usually do when buying goods or services.
Only use the online dating sites about which you feel comfortable and never reveal anything about yourself that you wouldn’t want everyone in the World to see!!
Enter the world of online dating with your eyes wide open - and keep them open! Don’t be lulled into a false sense of security by anyone. Whilst the majority of people registered with these sites are honourable there are some who most definitely are not.
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