Online dating and staying safe
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Seven million of us in the UK are registered with an online dating service, right now.
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And it’s not hard to understand why – it’s an instantaneous, low-effort way to flirt and meet new people and we probably all know someone who met a partner online. In fact – it’s how a quarter of us will meet our other half.
The vast majority of people using dating services are there with good, honest intentions. But what about the people that aren’t?
At the risk of sounding like a killjoy, it’s important to stop for a minute and make sure you’re aware of the pitfalls and risks.
Here is our advice for using dating services safely:
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Watch what you share
One of the golden rules of online dating is don’t exchange personal information. This starts with the username you pick; avoid something that might give something away about you, such as your surname, age or year of birth. Second, until you’ve met and feel you can trust the person you’ve met online, don’t...
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