Online dating can be an enjoying and life-changing experience but at the same time you should be aware of its own risks. Not everyone is kind and honest in cyber space. Therefor to avoid any problem and to establish a serious relationship you should take some precautions when meeting people online. Here are few advices that can help you to have a safe dating journey:

• Protect your personal info

Do not share your personal information too soon. Before getting to know someone, it is not a good idea to share your personal information such as your address, name of family member, phone number, email.

• Do not send money

You should not send money to anyone you meet online. If somebody request money or your financial information, please do not send anything and report the user.

• Make a strong password

Always take care of your password and financial information and keep them safe. Avoid creating an easy-to-guess password.

• Get to know each other before you meet in person

It makes a lot of sense to know the person you are communicating with before start seeing each other in person. Try to know their personality, habits, beliefs, … and if possible, ask for photos to make sure they are not fake users. To avoid big mistakes, take your time to get to know your date before agreement to meet in person.

• Choose a public place to meet

When meeting someone in person for the first few times, choose a public and populated place. Tell a friend or family member about your plan. If your date put pressure on you to meet in a private place stop the communicating.

If you feel uncomfortable during the date, end the date and leave the place.

• If you decide to engage

Marriage is one of the most important decisions in your life. Make sure you know as much as possible about your partner and his/her family and friends before you get engaged. If your partner lives in another country, try to know about marriage law and your rights in your partner’s country.