Choose an non identifiable screen name
(and keep it clean - otherwise you are asking for the wrong sort of attention).

Never give out any personal information at the beginning and when you are ready
to tell someone your real name and/or where you live - stick to first names only
and be vague about your address (just your state is enough - they aren't coming
for dinner - just yet - so they don't need to know your how to find your house).

When you are ready to chat online, outside of dating site - use seperate e-mail
and IM accounts for online dating.

You can feel as if you really know your new cyberdate but don't be in a rush to
meet them offline and don't let them rush you.

Do not rely on a photograph. It could be an old picture or a picture of someone
else entirely.

When you are ready to take things a step further, start with a VOIP call or a Video
Call on Dateservice.com.

When you do meet, do it in daylight, with a friend, in a very public place and tell
someone where you are going.

Never leave or go home with them!.

Make sure you know how to save copies of your online dating conversations.

Remember your Netiquette and be nice! Just because someone is not your ideal match,
it doesn't give you the right to be horrible to them.