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Though it's becoming more and more common, online dating can still be a pretty intimidating place. There's no reason for it to be scary, but it is essential you stay aware of what you're sharing with strangers. Playing it safe is always better than being sorry and in an age where everyone's everything is plastered across the Internet, you'll save yourself much grief by paying attention to these three safety guidelines when using an online dating site.

Keep your name private. This sounds a little wacky, but it's always best to keep your real name to yourself. This is just for the online portion of "courtship." If you feel comfortable enough after chatting with someone online and attempting to speak with them on the phone, that's your decision, but sharing your first name only is what's suggested. A simple Google search can bring up your Facebook page and if it isn't set to private, your potential mate may end up learning a lot more about you than you'd like. You want to be the one to show them what you're all about, so refrain from sharing your real name.

Never share personal information. Some of this may strike you as common sense, but you'd be surprised at the horror stories that surface when sharing too much personal information too soon. Go with your gut and once you have a decent amount of trust developed with a potential partner, then you can share more of yourself. Online dating is like traditional dating, but it does come with additional "steps" that we aren't used to when it comes to conventional dating. One of these steps is knowing when to take things up a notch by sharing your personal email address and phone number.

Consider setting up an email account specifically for conversing with a person you're interested in. If things go awry, you won't have this person cutting into your personal life. Never post any of your personal information in an online dating ad or on your page. Again, this may seem like basic advice, but you can never be too careful when creating your online presence.

Immediately report anyone who makes inappropriate advances. We get it. Some online dating sites aren't really aimed at dating, but geared more towards hooking up. Hey, you get what you pay for. If you're looking for quality, expect to pay for an online dating site's services. With that, comes peace of mind and secure anonymity until you're ready to reveal yourself to your potential date.

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