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Guys, don’t be fooled, online dating presents just as many dangers for men as it does for women. Many men believe that online dating safety tips and advice applies only to the fairer sex, but this couldn’t be further from the real truth!

Unfortunately, there seems to be a current trend on the internet dating scene that sees men as the target of not only romantic relationship scams, but also, much worse instances of robbery and violence.

Guest author, Mike Rao, has written an article about the dangers of online dating and sensible online dating safety tips for men that I believe is a ‘must-read’ for any guys venturing into the cyber-dating world.

Internet Dating Tips for Men

It is easy for women to look online and find a host of resources on internet dating safety. It isn’t so easy for men to find the same quality information. The dangers of internet dating are just as possible for both genders, although the danger often differs.

One of the most horrific trends that are gaining popularity are the crimes against gay individuals. There have been some straight men who sign up at dating communities for gay individuals with the intent of finding and assaulting them. These have resulted in hospitalizations and, in the worst cases, deaths.

Straight men see hazards from dating communities, but not in the same way. The dangers for them involve robbery, theft, and other forms of manipulation. There are reports that heterosexual men have been attacked for their money. They meet a women online, maintain a relationship, and eventually meet in a restaurant. All seems to go well. Yet, at the end of the evening, when they leave to go to their car, a group of men will be waiting.

How can you protect yourself? There are several steps to take to avoid these situations.

1. Watch for suspicious activity.

Keep your eyes open to anything that may suspicious, no matter how minor. Are there others in the restaurant who seem to know the person you’re with? Is your date open and honest about who they are? Do they seem more nervous than they should be? Do they look around the restaurant as if they’re looking for someone, or don’t want to be seen?

2. Don’t Rush.

Don’t rush a relationship you have online. Give everything time to develop.

3. Be wary of false identities.

Remember that photographs of people are a dime-a-dozen online. You can visit any of the free stock photography sites and find pictures of any type of person imaginable. Don’t take their profile picture at face value. One of the primary reasons for the need to wait when it comes to online relationships is the rampant use of false identities and false information. Current estimates state that around 30% of all people on dating sites are, in fact, married.

4. Do a background check.

This may be the most important action you can take when deciding to date someone you meet on the internet. Check them out. Do both a background check and a criminal background check. It is common to find individuals on internet dating sites who have had criminal histories.

Both men and women should be cautious of internet dating sites. It is possible to find love online and there are many marriages daily that come from finding one another online. But, the anonymity also means you should protect yourself and take the necessary precautions.

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Mike Rao writes on Crime Prevention and Personal Safety Topics.
His websites:
http://www.peppersprayking.com
http://www.personalprotectionproductsofohio.com

Guys, I feel sure that you were able to get something useful from the above article and perhaps begin to realize that online dating safety tips are not only for women. Taking the necessary precautions to protect yourself from the possible dangers of dating online should be your #1 priority.

Perhaps you’ve had a less than pleasant experience that involves internet dating safety and you’d like to share your story and maybe some tips; I feel sure that other guys would be interested in what you have to say. Just don’t use real names and places

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