Internet dating can be a risky venture. I've talked to dozens of women and men who have been scammed by online dates that lied about their age, their relationship status or presented an old (or entirely bogus) photo.
My savvy pals have come up with some simple, high-tech ways to figure out if your potential is a keeper or a chump:
- Ask the potential date if he/she is on Facebook or MySpace, and request he/she to "friend" you. Once you're accepted, you can see the "real" person.
- Google him/her. I know it sounds dirty, but Google the person's name to see if there is info — both good and bad — on the web about him/her.
- Is your prospective date on LinkedIn? There is usually a recent picture, profile and educational background. You can also see if he/she has a community of professionals who are connected to him/her, which means he/she is likely employed. Employed = your date might actually pick up the tab.
If you're really clever, you can also do a search for public records to discover if your date has past criminal charges. If you're not too resourceful, then try a background search company like www.CheckOutADate.com.
Use your brain and your mouse.
Good luck and happy dating!
Cheers! Date Doc
Have you been duped by an Internet date?
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
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