{"id":688,"date":"2019-09-17T09:47:13","date_gmt":"2019-09-17T09:47:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/?p=688"},"modified":"2020-06-09T13:12:33","modified_gmt":"2020-06-09T13:12:33","slug":"tips-to-stay-safe-using-dating-sites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/online-dating\/tips-to-stay-safe-using-dating-sites\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to stay safe using dating sites"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/online-dating\/tips-to-stay-safe-using-dating-sites\/#Is_online_dating_safe\" title=\"Is online dating safe?\">Is online dating safe?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/online-dating\/tips-to-stay-safe-using-dating-sites\/#1_Dont_give_out_too_much_personal_info_upfront\" title=\"1. Don\u2019t give out too much personal info upfront\">1. Don\u2019t give out too much personal info upfront<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/online-dating\/tips-to-stay-safe-using-dating-sites\/#2_Do_your_research\" title=\"2. Do your research\">2. Do your research<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/online-dating\/tips-to-stay-safe-using-dating-sites\/#3_Safety_guidelines\" title=\"3. Safety guidelines\">3. Safety guidelines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/online-dating\/tips-to-stay-safe-using-dating-sites\/#4_Go_Slow\" title=\"4. Go Slow\">4. Go Slow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/online-dating\/tips-to-stay-safe-using-dating-sites\/#5_Be_careful_what_sites_you_use\" title=\"5. Be careful what sites you use\">5. Be careful what sites you use<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/online-dating\/tips-to-stay-safe-using-dating-sites\/#6Have_a_backup_plan\" title=\"6.Have a backup plan\">6.Have a backup plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/online-dating\/tips-to-stay-safe-using-dating-sites\/#7_Meet_Up_In_A_Public_Place\" title=\"7. Meet Up In A Public Place\">7. Meet Up In A Public Place<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/online-dating\/tips-to-stay-safe-using-dating-sites\/#8_Dont_Give_Your_Full_Name\" title=\"8. Don&#8217;t Give Your Full Name\">8. Don&#8217;t Give Your Full Name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/online-dating\/tips-to-stay-safe-using-dating-sites\/#9_If_it_sounds_too_good_to_be_true_it_probably_is\" title=\"9. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is\">9. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/online-dating\/tips-to-stay-safe-using-dating-sites\/#Final_Notes\" title=\"Final Notes\">Final Notes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While modern sites do provide security, there are things technology cannot address. Whether it\u2019s professional fraudsters or someone who you\u2019ve crossed the path, staying secure is your number one priority. From social media platforms to dating websites, chances are, these online dating safety tips will help you communicate with strangers safely. Thus, without any further delay, on to the tips.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-689 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ONLINE-DATING-SAFE.jpg\" alt=\"Tips to stay safe using dating sites\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ONLINE-DATING-SAFE.jpg 940w, https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ONLINE-DATING-SAFE-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/ONLINE-DATING-SAFE-768x644.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_online_dating_safe\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is online dating safe?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many of you ask us \u201cis online dating safe\u201d and our answer is quite simple. Depending on the person. There are many safe dating sites out there. They\u2019ve come a long way since their initial inception. Today, most of your data is protected and chances that your credit card information will be stolen is equal to none. But even so, there are things that cannot be protected by technology. And that is the way you perceive information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people have this gut feeling that tells them about incoming danger, others are more naive and take things for face value. In any case, whether you are here because you have trouble dealing with scammers or reaffirm your suspicions, you\u2019ve come to the right place. Anything can happen on the internet and the more you know about how to behave with these kinds of people, the better.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-690 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Is-online-dating-sAFE_.jpg\" alt=\"Tips to stay safe using dating sites\" width=\"800\" height=\"2000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Is-online-dating-sAFE_.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Is-online-dating-sAFE_-120x300.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Is-online-dating-sAFE_-768x1920.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.doulike.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Is-online-dating-sAFE_-410x1024.jpg 410w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Dont_give_out_too_much_personal_info_upfront\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Don\u2019t give out too much personal info upfront<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number one online dating safety rule is to not give too much personal information. The less info you provide about yourself, the less likely you will be scammed. However, how can you meet new people if you aren\u2019t willing to share your story? Simple, you provide just enough information for the story to be clear and cut all the personal stuff. That way, you will still communicate with the person and feel much safer than when you would dish out all the details. We usually advise people to think about how they would behave in a real-life situation. You don\u2019t tell random people at the bar where you live, right? The same goes for online dating. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Do_your_research\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Do your research<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another important moment of safe dating online<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is that you should first try to learn about the person using common third-party resources. And by third-party, we mean social media platforms, forum posts, and even typing their names in the search engine. This might seem like predatory behavior, but you never know what&#8217;s coming. Try and learn as much as possible about the person elsewhere. And if that is not possible, try to talk to them about a topic that you\u2019ve previously discussed, if the facts line up, the person is probably honest and there\u2019s nothing to worry about.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Safety_guidelines\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Safety guidelines<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another thing that is commonly neglected by online dating users is safety guidelines. They are there for you to teach you how to protect your information, identity, and frankly, your life. You\u2019d be surprised how many online dating safety tips you will find there. These guidelines are typically written by professionals that know and understand their job unlike any other. Besides, safety guidelines are typically personalized to the website they are posted. In other words, they might include info on how to protect yourself in parts of the website other safety tips might not even include.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Go_Slow\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Go Slow<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This one might seem small and irrelevant but it is, for a fact, one of the most effective online safe dating tips to date. Not rushing things is your number one priority when meeting strangers online. Typically, most sexual predators have a short temper and they lose interest quickly. The more time you take to learn the person, the more likely they will be to just quit or reveal their true identity. Also, this is where tip number two will come in handy. Advance things slowly, reveal information at your own pace and stay vigilant at all times. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Be_careful_what_sites_you_use\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Be careful what sites you use<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, every time we hear how safe is online dating we immediately ask what kind of site they would like to use. There are places that are not as protected as you might think. The most common way to learn whether the site is protected or not is by looking at the address of the website. If it uses the now outdated HTTP protocol, then it\u2019s probably not safe there. On the contrary, if it adopts the HTTPS protocol, it means that the connection is secure and there\u2019s nothing to worry about. But this is far from over; it is best that you read an online review about the site and see if it has common safety standards such as SSL is in place. If not, we suggest that you find an alternative.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6Have_a_backup_plan\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6.Have a backup plan<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This one is very important and sometimes even vital. Always, at all times, have a backup plan. In case you get yourself in trouble, having a retreat plan will not only help you escape danger but will completely eliminate the panic that will come with the danger. Keeping it calm is your number one priority. Some common backup plans typically involve a phone call, a visit to the bathroom, or even a pepper spray. You never know what kind of person you might encounter and you will surely have a hard time working out without a plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Meet_Up_In_A_Public_Place\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Meet Up In A Public Place<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another safety tip is to meet in an open space where a lot of people are present. Most maniacs are afraid of publicity and will surely think twice before doing something radical. Sitting in a crowded place puts you in a spot where the potential predator is immobilized but you have full control of the situation. Remember, never go on a date to a place if you have no idea where it is, or if it is lonely there. It might be a trap!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Dont_Give_Your_Full_Name\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Don&#8217;t Give Your Full Name<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This goes without saying. If someone asks your name, you say Suzie, Kelly, Monna, whatever you wanna tell them but not your last name. This way your identity is safe, as well as it will make sure that you aren\u2019t \u201csearchable\u201d online. In case the person asks you your full name, we suggest that you tell them something false and try to escape the date. Why would they ask your full name on a first date? Is this a job interview? Probably not.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_If_it_sounds_too_good_to_be_true_it_probably_is\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s in the title. If things are too good to be true, they probably are. You see, people like to create online personas that aren\u2019t exactly real. Whether he says he\u2019s a well-known business owner or someone who works in an industry of your dream, we suggest that you take things skeptically and think about it twice. It doesn\u2019t matter if they insist that you join their yacht cruise or they claim to have multi-billion devices, ask questions. If the person is defensive, then you might actually on to something.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Notes\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final Notes<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And there you have it. We hope our safety tips will be useful to you. There are lots of things we could have talked about more but perhaps we\u2019ll leave them for another time. For now, that\u2019s all we have. Be sure to visit our blog again as every week we cover all kinds of dating topics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While modern sites do provide security, there are things technology cannot address. Whether it\u2019s professional fraudsters or someone who you\u2019ve crossed the path, staying secure is your number one priority. From social media platforms to dating websites, chances are, these online dating safety tips will help you communicate with strangers safely. Thus, without any further delay, on to the tips.\u00a0 Is online dating safe? Many of you ask us \u201cis online dating safe\u201d and our answer is quite simple. Depending on the person. There are many safe dating sites out there. They\u2019ve come a long way since their initial inception. Today, most of your data is protected and chances that your credit card information will be stolen is equal to none. But even so, there are things that cannot be protected by technology. And that is the way you perceive information.\u00a0 Some people have this gut feeling that tells them about incoming danger, others are more naive and take things for face value. 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