The basic principle in safety is to consider and think twice before doing anything, be suspicious, be forward looking, be cautious and take precaution in whatever you do.

If it is too good to be true, then it is very very likely to be too good to be true then

Do not reveal your real email address or real contact numbers in via our internal messaging system or any other means till you have fully established a trusting relationship.

Be careful when any one ask you for money under any circumstances. Do not be tricked by smooth talking or by very convincing communication.

Ask a lot of questions when communicating and be very alert to inconsistencies or requests for money or other favours. Make notes if you are suspicious of anything. This record keeping will be very useful for any close friends, parents or authorities to follow up in the event anything unfortunate happens.

Don't feel pressured into anything or exchange contact details or arrange to meet. Do it only when you're really comfortable you know enough about them. If they're interested, they'll respect your preference to take it slow.

When you do decide to meet face to face, always pick a public place, close to people, example a restaurant and most importantly tell a friend where you're going. Let them know when you return from the date. If someone suggests a quiet meeting place, wait until you get to know them better, it doesn't hurt to be more careful.

It is better that you use your own transportation & not take any rides till you are very sure of that person. Make your own arrangements to and from the meeting place. Arrive alone, leave alone, and don't give anyone your address until you are absolutely certain you know them very well. This is to prevent stalking and harassment by undesired persons.

In your meeting with your match, at any time you feel uncomfortable or ill at east, make some excuses and back off. You under no obligation to stay longer to make polite conversation.

When traveling overseas to meet your match, please make out a detailed itinerary, providing your family or friends details where you will be staying, what you will be doing, how to contact you and persons you are going to meet. Make pre-arrangement to make a call from time to time to let them know you are safe.