There are a lot of nice people online but there are also some bad people who just take advantage of others. To be sure whether the person one is corresponding with is for real or just playing games, it is best to look out for inconsistencies. If at any instance, there is a feeling of doubt or something wrong, then its best to stop and move on.
2.Don't give out personal info
Since you don't have any idea who this person may be, it is best not to give out any personal information such as last name, real email address and contact numbers. If the person keeps on pressuring you about this, it is best to also stop making contact with that person.
3.Ask for a photo
Some people say it does not matter what is in the outside but what is inside the person. Physical appearance, believe it or not, matters. To authenticate the person one is talking with online, it is best to ask for a photo. For security reasons, it will be best to have more than one photo in various settings. If this person is not able to do this, then one should also stop making contact with this person.
4.Proceed with caution
Earning the trust of people does not happen overnight. By taking some time to know more about this person, you will be able to see if this relationship can go any further or if you'd be better off meeting someone else.
5.Meet only when ready
Even if a certain level of trust has been established, it is best to only decide to meet when one is ready. Just like meeting someone for the first time, one should take it slow.
6.Choose a public area
Before meeting this person, it is best to tell people like friends and family where you are going. In the interest of safety and security, it is also best to meet in a public place. If there are many people that are around, the safer it will be in case the date does not work out.
Meeting people online may be a little different from meeting someone new through friends. The similarities in both situations are; it takes time to know a person and there is nothing wrong in being careful - especially with matters of the heart.
