Cautions about online dating

However, there are exceptions, and you need to be aware of how to keep yourself - and your bank account and savings - protected while meeting people online.

The Risks Privacy Maintain privacy and avoid identity theft or fraud.

The following advice may help inform your instincts.

Dear Trying to Avoid the Danger, What a great question!Hopefully this isn’t the case, and you really do mean someone who is perfect, but try to figure that out before meeting him or her face to face.Guarding your anonymity is of the utmost importance.In general, 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.