Online Dating Safety Tips

I know dating has been one hell of a task for all of us. Dating etiquette, dating rules, dating do's and don't's - they may all seem lot of work but knowing all of them will save everyone of us lots of tears and blood when it comes to dating heartbreaks. But with the super-fast growth of technology, especially with IT and the Internet, there is one more thing daters out there should take into consideration. Dating becomes more complicated as online dating blossoms from out of nowhere. But don't worry, we here at Dating 4-1-1 still have everything on control as we give you some of online dating do's and don't's. By just following these tips, you'll probably have more luck with scoring a decent relationship. Or else you'll just end up crying once again. Or worse, being a victim of online scammers.

Choose the proper username. Your username will be your moniker you whole Net life. Unless you're some scammer out for a kill, then you should just stick to one username. Also remember that everybody who sees your username, no matter if its on chat sites, forum and other personal sites, will associate it to your personality. So using suggestive names like "sexybabe69" or "wellhung_guy" is just like asking for trouble. Be more wholesome with your choice of username.

Guard personal information. Never ever give out to strangers important details about you and your life. Maybe you can give them your real first name, sex, age, location - simple stuff. But never ever give out social security numbers, address, credit card information and any information that may lead to identity fraud. C'mon, there's a reason why our mothers always tell us not to talk to strangers.

Check for honesty. Ask for previous relationships. You don't want to be a third-party in some married couple life. Make sure that you get the details of it from the person you are planning to date.

Exchange photos. This can be done even at the start of your online relationship. But this is a must when you guys decide to meet up personally for the first time. You don't wanna guess whom you are meeting just when you're already at the place.

Arrange personal meeting ahead of schedule. Do it maybe a week or two before the actual date. This way you'll be able to be ready for the big day. The tips on first dates also apply here.

Meet in a public place. This is to make sure that you will be safe even if you're meeting with a total stranger. Be sure that there are lots of people wherever you guys go to avoid being a tight situation you don't wanna be in.

Don't drink too much alcohol. Remember, being drunk will affect and cloud your judgment. And you don't wanna be vulnerable when with someone you just met. And you definitely don't wanna look like a drunken mess with the person who you are wishing will be the right one for you.

Always be alert. Falling head-over-heels is not that suited with situation like this. Though the person you are dating is the most romantic person you've ever met, this doesn't mean you're already out of the loop. Just put in mind people being victimized by abductors who are like Shakespeare when they talk.

Exchange cellphone number. You'll probably wanna go on another date if everything went to their right places on your first date. But that doesn't mean you should lose your composure. You can give out your number as long as its your cellphone and not your home phone number. This is safer because they will not be able to track you down if they turned out to be crazy freaks.

Never let your date take you home. You don't want them tracking you down by not giving them your home phone number. So it's just stupid to let them know where you're living.

So there you go, some tips to keep your online dating smooth and safe. Online dating, as many of you know, is a very risky way to find your partner. But with the right knowledge, it can be one rollercoaster ride full of fun and surprises. Go logon now to your favorite dating site and start looking for that right person for you.