Risk of Online Relationships
While some online dating has led to lasting marriages and relationships, there is still a risk of using the Internet as a place to meet and date people. It is very hard to learn important facts about a person over the Internet, such as marital status, criminal background and other personal characteristics.
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Identification
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The identity of a person online is always questionable, as are the photos a person uploads on his profile. A man could give a false name, or even pretend photos of another man are of his.
Family Status
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With online dating, an individual could have her relationship status set as single with no kids, but she may very well have children and be married.
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Warning
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Some individuals online are rapists, child molesters or murderers or are involved in other types of criminal activity. Always meet in a public place, and never give out a home address, bank account number or any other identifying information.
Location
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If a person uses a public computer, it can be hard for authorities to locate the individual, because the computer or Internet service is not registered in her name.
Prevention
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If the woman in the online relationship seems weird or untruthful, a man should seize further communication with her.
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