Online dating is gaining momentum as access to internet connectivity faster and more reliable. Despite the platform being different, many of the aspects of dating whether online or offline remain the same especially safety. There are many scammers, creeps, and freaks waiting to pounce on girls looking for a relationship, long term, or casual. They can be a security threat for any girl who responds to their messages.
Here are the tips girls can use to protect themselves on dating sites.
Be Web Wise
All over the internet, there are certain red flags that a girl on a dating site can watch out for and identify a scammer. Think twice before responding to people who ask that you ought to act as soon as possible or has offers that apparently sound too good to be true. Here are other red flags to consider.
- A person who sends you emails with links to third-party websites
- Anyone who asks for money
- Anyone bent on viewing a match as destiny or an act of fate
- Anyone who vanishes from the dating site without warning and re-appear under a different username
Block and report suspicious users
Whenever a person could be a threat, do not hesitate to report, and block them. It is better to be sure than sorry. Ensure that before registering to any dating site that you have thoroughly read and understood the terms and conditions of the site. This will give you an advantage of knowing when your rights as a user of a dating site are under violation.
Protect your personal information
Always exercise control when it comes to sharing of your personal information especially your full names, residential address, email address, phone number et al. It is properly okay to withhold your personal information until you feel that you are ready. Public and shared computers are also sources identity theft and one ought to exercise extra caution when operating from one.
Protect Your Finances
Under no circumstances should you accept any requests of sending money, either to overseas accounts. Whenever you wire money, it is an irreversible process, and you have no assurance of getting it back. Avoid giving out of any of your financial information like credit card number, bank account information or even your social security number.
The best dating sites in the present age have options where you can report as well as block anyone. Feel free to use these options whenever you feel your integrity and life is under threat. The above tips will guide you on how to protect yourself on any dating site.