Dating Safely Via Personal Ad

Even when you've known someone since childhood, dating can go horribly wrong. So if you choose to use online personal ads, take extra precautions to insure your safety. Create a new email address for your personal ad responses. Leave out personal details like your last name, workplace, home address and telephone number; do not give out this information until you met your date and trust him or her. When selecting a venue for your first meeting, choose a public place -- like a restaurant or café -- and arrive separately. Tell friends when and where you are going; you might ask a friend to call or even join you during the date.