The Disadvantages Of Online Dating

Not all personal ads are alike. Many may seem to describe that perfect someone but you have to pay close attention to the ad. There are con artists out there and though the internet has brought us closer together, it has also increased the likelihood of running afoul by a less than scrupulous person.

If an ad seems too good to be true, chances are that it is. If the person’s photo seems like a professional picture or they mention another website or make a reference to immediate love…delete the ad, block the person and avoid them like the plague.

Online dating sites often employ writers to revamp a person’s personal ad for a fee. A great way to tell if a person’s ad has been written by another person is by the first few email exchanges. If the person’s ad had exceptional grammar and was descriptive yet their email messages are filled with errors, it is a big clue that the site helped write the personal ad for them.

If you still want to give online dating a shot, you absolutely must have safety precautions in place before you agree to give the person your phone number or meet them for a date. Cell phones can now be traced back to an individual’s address, so giving out your cell phone number is not safe anymore. The key is to treat every ad with a bit of skepticism and a healthy dose of common sense.

Author: Mike Selvon

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