
Remember the golden rule – NEVER SEND MONEY TO ANYONE YOU MEET ONLINE.
Online dating is one of the easiest ways to meet a range of great people but of course there are dangers to consider. While millions of honest, caring and serious people use online dating services it’s the comparative handful of bad guys that get all the press.
These few bad guys use the internet to scam and spam innocent victims but with a little common sense and background safety information you will have no cause for concern. Read on make the most of safe, successful online dating.
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