The convenience of the internet has not only made way to more opportunities to make money at the comforts of your own home or making shopping a little easier but it also made way for online dating. And because you are not sure who you are not dealing with online, it is recommended to know some online dating safety tips so you won't be a victim of unscrupulous people on the internet.
Love and marriage that starts from simple online chat or a personal ad is not impossible in the cyberspace. But of course, you will never know who you are dealing with online, so your heartbreak may not be a simple heartbreak but you can also be a victim of the so many scams online that will only drain your pocket.
Here are some online dating safety tips that you might find useful in finding love on the internet.
- Build awareness on the many scams involved in online dating. If it is your first time to try online dating, try to research online on some of the modus operandi of some scammers. There are even 'risk locations' that have been identified as source of fraudulent schemes.
- Bring the dating offline. Even if you have been communicating online for several months, it does not mean you are safe. One of the online dating safety tips to keep in mind is to let the woman know that you are willing to visit her country or her place. With this, you can at least find out for yourself if she really exists, and you don't have to send money if she demands to go to your place and not hers.
- Never send money online. Of course, scammers exist because they get money from their unscrupulous doings. Don't be blinded by the gorgeous pictures of women and their sweet words, you may be dealing with a scammer. Most of the scammers will often ask you money for travel documents, passport, visa etc, or money for any other reason - money to pay for a loan, or for a family member who is ill, taxes and even money for luxurious gifts and items like cell phone. If your online relationship involves money, be extra cautious about it.
- If the woman strongly insists that she will be the one who will visit you, then you must be cautious as well. Scammers in online dating usually use this to get money from you. They most often tell you they will use the money to pay travel agencies.
- At times, these travel agencies may not also exist. Find a reputable travel agency and make sure they are licensed. Check if they have a website but keep in mind that having a website is not enough too. One of the online dating safety tips to keep in mind is to
It is not even a guarantee that you are looking for women to date in large online dating sites. It is still important to do background checks if you want to make sure.
