When using an internet-dating provider, verify all the information given to the site is secured and kept strictly confidential.
If the site is not secured, do not use this site and exit the site immediately.
Using a site without security features is very dangerous and should be avoided at all times.
Whilst you search to find a secured site, know there will be people trying to get personal information out of you.
They will start a relationship based on deception and lies just to benefit from your innocence.
No matter how much you feel you know the person, do not share any personal or financial information with them.
There have been many reported incidents of internet users on dating sites that have been victimized by so-called partners.
The innocent person has their money withdrawn from a bank account without any prior knowledge.
To only find out they have been used to get money when their checks start to bounce, the bank contacts them about unusual activity, or they get their monthly bank statement.
The simple act of sharing a Social Security Number can have devastating results.
Charge cards and loans can be opened with this simple information.
With an individual's name and Social Security Number, financial havoc is going to happen if the wrong person obtains the information.
Keep all personal information in strictest confidence and never share it with anyone you do not personally very well.
Another aspect of internet identity theft is the usage of photos of another person on different sites.
Imagine looking at a web site and seeing your own picture in someone else's profile! It is a horrible feeling not to mention a complete invasion of the personal rights.
This happens all the time.
Make sure any site where a photo is posted has high security measures against theft of any photos.
Continuously monitoring any financial records, bank accounts, and credit reports will help avoid the possibility of identity theft.
Safeguard your information with extreme care.
You do not want to have criminally minded people ruining your good name and credit.
Especially while you are looking to find a future mate! Being safe at all times, takes a wise person.
If the site is not secured, do not use this site and exit the site immediately.
Using a site without security features is very dangerous and should be avoided at all times.
Whilst you search to find a secured site, know there will be people trying to get personal information out of you.
They will start a relationship based on deception and lies just to benefit from your innocence.
No matter how much you feel you know the person, do not share any personal or financial information with them.
There have been many reported incidents of internet users on dating sites that have been victimized by so-called partners.
The innocent person has their money withdrawn from a bank account without any prior knowledge.
To only find out they have been used to get money when their checks start to bounce, the bank contacts them about unusual activity, or they get their monthly bank statement.
The simple act of sharing a Social Security Number can have devastating results.
Charge cards and loans can be opened with this simple information.
With an individual's name and Social Security Number, financial havoc is going to happen if the wrong person obtains the information.
Keep all personal information in strictest confidence and never share it with anyone you do not personally very well.
Another aspect of internet identity theft is the usage of photos of another person on different sites.
Imagine looking at a web site and seeing your own picture in someone else's profile! It is a horrible feeling not to mention a complete invasion of the personal rights.
This happens all the time.
Make sure any site where a photo is posted has high security measures against theft of any photos.
Continuously monitoring any financial records, bank accounts, and credit reports will help avoid the possibility of identity theft.
Safeguard your information with extreme care.
You do not want to have criminally minded people ruining your good name and credit.
Especially while you are looking to find a future mate! Being safe at all times, takes a wise person.