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writes:I want to try online dating but I'm really worried about identity theft and stalkers. The idea is very appealing to me but I don't like giving out all that info for the world to see or worse have someone not take no for an answer and follow me. I have no idea who I could meet.Is there any way of meeting people only but not giving away so much. It seems like it's all very visual and that you have to sell yourself to get any attention at all.Any tips? Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (24 February 2009): My husband went on Plentyofish.com it was a nightmare the woman he met ended up being obsessed with him blackmailed him and later stalked me. There are other issues that came up like telling me she was pregnant and then telling me she needed money. She lied about everything!!!! It was a true nightmare, at the time I just wanted to dump him, but I could see he was so shocked and terrified of what had happened to his life..he sort of deserved it but yes this did happen there is no safe online dating except be extra extra careful out there..
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reader, Kepi  +, writes (23 February 2009):
 Online dating can be fun and flirty, there are many free dating sites available (www.plentyoffish.com for example) and they are safe.... of course, usingthe internet you should make sure your anti-virus and spyware programs are up to date and working, but generally the way you will interact with these sites won't leave you open to attack from malicious software.As far as selling yourself is concerned, of course u have to. You need to stand out from the crowd to get people to notice you otherwise its hard work finding the right person :) Of course, you're not gonna give them your personal information are you, and if they ask for it then be suspicious and don't reply, cos its obvious what they are after and, its not you!!!! Good luck, and have fun
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