Online dating can be dangerous

All criminals are different. Some wait for the perfect prey, while others simply target someone who has previously been victimised and is vulnerable, or lonely. For instance, let’s use our story of when a 43-year-old, soon to become a victim of theft, met a 19-year-old woman through a social media site.

The man invited his new “acquaintance” to stay at his house in Ladysmith during a visit. Trustingly, he left the woman alone at home and went to work.

When he returned, he found her gone, along with his cash, laptop and other items. Read full story HERE

10s of thousands of people have met, dated and eventually married as a result of their online dating experience.

However, it is still vitally important when using online dating services that you exercise caution, because there are some dangers.

1-  Many overseas women run scams against men. They pretend to get to know and like you, and once you fall for them, they start asking you for money. Thousands of men have been sucked into this scam, wiring money to a girl they have never met and will never hear from again (or hearing from her when she asks for more money). If the person you are communicating with asks you for money, watch out!

2- Some people will email you instantly, asking for your email address and as soon as you give it, you are inundated with dating spam while never hearing from that person again.

3- When going on a first date, make sure you meet in a public place and that your friends know where you are. Consider arranging a time to check in with one of your friends.

4- Drive yourself to the date destination. Until you really know a person, it’s a good idea to provide your own transportation. There’s no reason the person you are dating needs to know where you live in the initial stages.

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