Online dating can have its unscrupulous characters but you can take steps to avoid scams and predators. While online dating can be fun for singles, there are precautions you can take to protect yourself.  You want to keep the people you like curious about you but you need to be careful about cyber stalkers. Always take precautions before you start prowling the singles and dating online scenes, make sure that you protect your computer with firewall, anti-virus, and anti-spyware programs.  

Lying during dating online may be seen as protecting one’s self.  However, telling a lie is different from withholding information that might put you in a compromising situation. For instance, it is very risky to tell a complete stranger your home address, office address, and contact numbers.  This is one of the top dating mistakes people make.  You should also be careful not to put any of those details in personals.  Now, if for instance, a person asks you how many siblings you have, you can probably say the truth.  Imagine if you really hit it off and it looks like he doesn't have a criminal record, how would you explain lying about your height, your weight, age and hair color when you meet? Avoid these online dating mistakes and you’ll be better off.

It would also be nice if you restrained yourself from trying to find out too much too soon about the person you are interested in. You do not want to get stalked, then do not be the stalker yourself. Too many e-mail messages, constant buzzing on the messenger or chatboxes — these are all too much too handle.

Finally, gauge whether or not the person you are talking to you is still interested and curb the urge to ask.  Also, answer all his questions but do not give out too long an answer, he might get bored. He might also think that you are too eager and too easy; like all men, “cyber” men also like the feeling of being the lead in the courtship.

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