Safety Tips
- At least 40 million of Americans have tried some form of online dating, so don't be ashamed, but be vary cautious
- Don't give out your home address.
- check out personal information you're given (google).
- Meet in a public place.
- Don't ignore red flags (e.g. refusing to give you their phone number, or refusing to skype or facetime).
- Never reveal too much too soon.
- Communicate at a pace that fits you.
- Do not become too generous.
- Never reveal financial information.
- Be patient and report any inappropriate behaviors. Beware of Catfishing- catfishing is when a person pretends to be someone else in a online dating setting.
- Below are scenes from the hit television show Catfish on MTV, these scenes will better explain the term catfish, also watch full episodes at Mtv.com.
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