Online Dating Safety

       One of the first things friends ask me about online dating is, "is it safe?" Female friends especially ask this. My answer is always yes! Now that doesn't mean you don't have to use some common sense. You've exchanged a few emails, maybe someone has asked to meet you. Personally, I feel there should be some phone contact before you meet someone. Listen closely to background sounds and make sure they are consistant with what you've been told. Personally, I trust more if I feel I haven't been lied too. There are safety issues when giving out phone numbers so make sure you read the next paragraph.

     I suggest that the lady get the phone number from the man and she make the first call. Use *67 prior to the number and that will make your call show up as a private number. Basically, there is no way for any one to gain any information about you. Reverse phone number lookups are available on the internet. this method will help guard your private information. If things go well, and you use common sense, you'll know when it's OK to give more personal information.