Background Checks
Using the best online dating sites to find someone special is very exciting. And it works! For the most part, people you meet are honest. They are looking for a solid relationship just like you are, and wouldn't want to jeopardize a truly great beginning by providing false information (fibbing about 5 pounds doesn't count!). Unfortunately, dating websites also provide an opportunity for fraud and for some people to mislead or exploit you. It doesn't happen very often, but don't take that chance. Do your research carefully and don't tolerate dishonesty. After you've asked all the important questions, met in person a time or two, and your online dating relationship is going really well (maybe they could even be THEE ONE!), be sure your special someone really is who they say they are. A discreet background check can put your mind at ease and provide all the confidence you need to take your relationship to the next level. Remember, when it comes to your personal safety, it's not only OK to snoop, it's your duty to keep yourself safe! Your friends and family members will agree!
Safety Dating Tips
1. Don’t be in a such a rush to meet your potential soulmate in person. Take it slow. Use online chatroom or e-mail experiences as a great way to get to know each other first. Ask questions about the other person's beliefs, interests, job, and family. Talk on the phone a few times before the actual first date.
2. Never give out your real full name, address, home telephone number or private e-mail address to someone you just met online. This precaution will go a long way toward precluding any potetial harrassment or stalking. To protect your privacy, use a free e-mail account with Yahoo or Hotmail, or go through an online dating site, and use a nickname or first name only.
3. Drive yourself (or take public transportation) and meet in a public place you know is safe and tell a trusted friend or family member where you are going and who you are meeting. Consider getting together in a group setting before meeting one-on-one or arrange for a friend to call your cell phone an hour into your date. If things are going well, great! If your senses tell you otherwise, politely use the phone call to cut the night short.
If at any time during a date you feel uncomfortable deep down, follow your intuition, and end the date. Don’t feel embarrassed or worried what the other person may think.
2. Never give out your real full name, address, home telephone number or private e-mail address to someone you just met online. This precaution will go a long way toward precluding any potetial harrassment or stalking. To protect your privacy, use a free e-mail account with Yahoo or Hotmail, or go through an online dating site, and use a nickname or first name only.
3. Drive yourself (or take public transportation) and meet in a public place you know is safe and tell a trusted friend or family member where you are going and who you are meeting. Consider getting together in a group setting before meeting one-on-one or arrange for a friend to call your cell phone an hour into your date. If things are going well, great! If your senses tell you otherwise, politely use the phone call to cut the night short.
If at any time during a date you feel uncomfortable deep down, follow your intuition, and end the date. Don’t feel embarrassed or worried what the other person may think.
Red Flags: Signs that Tell You to Steer Clear
"If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." Mama was right on target with this bit of advice. Trust your gut and if any of these "red flag warnings" arise, it's probably best not to connect at all, or to let the first date also be the last.
If the other person can only meet or talk to you at odd hours, he or she may be keeping a secret. If this person cannot be honest with you from the start, you cannot count on him or her to be honest in the future.
Be wary of someone who is vague, talks in circles or answers questions with other questions. Some people are very private, but if you're about to take your relationship to the next level, this isn't the time for reservation. On the flip side, proceed with caution if someone pledges undying love after a first meeting — or even after several conversations online. Lust at first sight is alive and well, but love is generally an acquired feeling.
Beware of someone who mentions how broke he or she is. Also be cautious if he claims he "just got laid off from work," or that her financial adviser "scammed her out of all her money."
If the other person can only meet or talk to you at odd hours, he or she may be keeping a secret. If this person cannot be honest with you from the start, you cannot count on him or her to be honest in the future.
Be wary of someone who is vague, talks in circles or answers questions with other questions. Some people are very private, but if you're about to take your relationship to the next level, this isn't the time for reservation. On the flip side, proceed with caution if someone pledges undying love after a first meeting — or even after several conversations online. Lust at first sight is alive and well, but love is generally an acquired feeling.
Beware of someone who mentions how broke he or she is. Also be cautious if he claims he "just got laid off from work," or that her financial adviser "scammed her out of all her money."
Reverse Phone Detective
Discover who's calling! Whether you're researching a phone bill, tracing an unwanted caller, or verifying an address, Reverse Phone Detective makes it fast and easy to conduct a phone search.
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