Online dating and hookup sites are wildly popular these days but you never really know who you are meeting with if you have never met that person in real life. More than 30 million people are using dating sites. And start their relationships without any research about them just by getting impressed from their profile. As you meet new people there, it’s sensible to have some research on them. The profiles shown on dating sites of a person might not be true. So it’s wise to keep some safety measures in your mind. If you suffer from any kind of harassment or sexual assault while using any dating site, it’s not your fault, just report or block that person.

Your safety is more important than anything else. If you’re thinking to use any dating site and trying to interact with a person you met on a dating site, you should check the given instruction below for your safety measures. In this way, you’ll feel secure.

When dating online:

Choose your dating site wisely:

If you’re want to date someone and looking for a dating site, it’s good to choose well-known and popular hookup sites or dating sites. Some dating sites ask for payment before joining. If they’re trustworthy then you should go with them.

Don’t use different profile pictures:

Make sure you use the same picture, you’re using on other social media sites as well. In this case, it’ll be easy for anyone to check for you, whether you’re trustworthy or fake. 

Check whether their profile is suspicious or not:

While searching any profile on a dating site, check first their profile picture, if they haven’t posted anything on their account plus their profile picture is also of any celebrity or any other random picture, then it’s a security alert. Moreover, search for that person on other social sites as well. He might be fake.

Report or block any suspicious account:

If you find any person or account on a dating site suspicious after some research just block them or report them.

Avoiding the profile asking for financial help:

It happens often, you may get some text from the profiles asking for any financial help. Avoid those kinds of texts, doesn’t matter how much convincing their reasons are you simply ignore them. 

Don’t share your personal information:

Avoid sharing any of your personal information like your mobile number and your home or office address while chatting on a dating site. It is risky; you never know who is behind the chat. They might misuse your personal information. So be careful while chatting.

Meeting face to face:

Ask for a video call:

If you’re planning to meet in person then before the meeting asks for a video call. It will help to confirm whether the person in the profile picture is the same or not. If the person agrees to the video call you may arrange the date. In case if he insists on not having a video chat then the person is acting suspiciously. Cancel that person from your list.

Inform your friend before going:

If you’re satisfied with the person meeting with, still you should inform any of your friends that you have arranged a date and inform her date, day, time, and the location where you are going. In case you’re late your friend could find you out or could be any help to you.

Arrange your transport:

Never use the transport of the person you’re having a date with, it’s unsafe. If he insists on picking up or dropping reject the offer and arrange your cab or transport by yourself. You never know anybody’s intention. So it’s better to use safety precautions.

Arrange your date in public places:

The location you select for your date should be a public place. This way you’ll feel comfortable. Do not invite your date at home, apartment, or workplace, you might feel uncomfortable. If the person you’re meeting with invites you to a private place simply deny. Also, avoid public parks for meeting in person.

Don’t drink:

You can drink, but not too much that it might create any problem for you. Try to be within your limits and don’t drink too much just because the person next to you is drinking. If he insists, still don’t drink. Try to be in your senses and also avoid using any kind of drugs as well. The person next to you might misuse this chance if you’re not in your senses. So it’s better to be careful.

Keep your phone charge:

Before going charge your phone fully. It’s better to keep a power bank as well. You never know, when could be your battery died. It will be easy for you to call if you’ll get in trouble.

Ask the waiter for help:

If you’re in trouble or the person next to you is creating a mess for you, you can ask the waiter for distracting him, so you may call the police or run away safely by calling any cab.

Carry a pepper spray:

 It’s good to carry pepper spray in your bag. If you feel your date is trying to harass you, or talking offensive, don’t be shy spray pepper spray in his eyes and run away. 

Don’t think that it might feel rude, your safety counts first. After running from that place just report or block the person so he may not disturb you in the future.

Or if you might feel that the person is of your match, treating you with respect, and is trustworthy you can arrange a second date as well for better understanding.