SafeDating

Is your computer secure
Before we proceed make sure your computer is secure and all your personal information is safe.
A good antivirus and firewall should do it. And make sure your operating system is uptodate with all the latest security patches.
If you are on a wireless network at home make sure it is secure.
Visit the links below for more information
http://www.markusjansson.net/exp.html
http://www.windowsecurity.com/articles/Windows_XP_Your_Definitive_Lockdown_Guide.html
http://compnetworking.about.com/od/wirelesssecurity/tp/wifisecurity.htm

Registering on online dating websites
There are lots of online dating websites and most of the popular ones are free. All you need to do is just sign up and start browsing.
Most join forms on dating websites ask you for quiet a bit of personal information. Make sure you divulge as little as possible.
Identity theft is on the rise.
Your date of birth = All people need to know is your age so do not need to give your exact date of birth apart from the year. Try not to give your home address.
If you do have to do a payment online look out for the padlock sign or https [instead of http] the https indicates a secure channel if you donot see it than it is not safe to do a credit card transaction online.
Make sure you get a separate email address to use for online dating, plenty of free emails which you can sign up for in a few seconds like hotmail or yahoo. The reason for this is if you do meet somebody you donot want to keep in touch with you can easily change your email address.
Donot give out your email address or telephone number in your profile description this is a sure way to get lots of spam and unwanted telephone calls.

Scanning online profiles
Scammers have tell tale signs and by going through profiles of scammers we have caught on safe-dating.com you should be able to tell scammer profiles.
Take your time go through lots of profiles and ask lots of questions.
Never send out any money.

Planing your first meeting
a]Inform a friend of where you are going, what time, whom you are going with and when you expect to return.
b]Set the meeting in a public place where you are familiar and comfortable.
c]Always take your own car or find your own means of transportation.This way you are able to leave at any time if you do not feel comfortable.
If you get a lift home than you relieve your home address to the person.
d]Pay attention to all the information the person has told you about and don't be afraid to ask them questions.
e]Trust your instincts
f] Ask lots of questions