11 Critical Steps for Safe Online Dating

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Love it or hate it, online dating is hands down the best way to find love after 40. Imagine trying to find love at this age without sites like Match.com and OkCupid, Bumble and Hinge. Do your friends set you up? Probably not. And if they do, it’s usually with someone who’s not a good fit. Most people over 40 go to work, the gym, and come home. Online dating is the place people find love all day every day. But, it’s important to take steps for safe online dating.

This isn’t to scare you and keep you from online dating due to horror stories you may have heard. Fortunately, those stories are few and far between. But, it’s important to know about safe online dating, so you can relax and enjoy the journey to find love after 40. This infographic outlines the importance of taking safety precautions and shows you how to take steps to have a safe online dating experience.

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I see too many women giving out personal information before they know a man they’ve connected with online. Don’t share your last name, address, or real phone number until you’ve built trust. Please be careful, and follow these steps for safe online dating.

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This article originally appeared on Last First Date.

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