With all of the horror stories that have been associated with online dating, is there any way to be sure that the person you’re talking to online is really the person they say they are? Well, there is now.

At eLove.com, you’ll have to head into one of their local offices in order to get screened before becoming a member of the site. This allows members to have their identities verified as well as their pictures – no more submitting pictures that don’t really look like you. This also allows you to feel certain that you know the person on the other end of the communication online.

You can also tape a dating message that will be shared with other members and KNOW that the person that’s interested in you isn’t married already. In the screening process, this will be checked and rechecked. eLove is certainly not the first or the only online dating service to screen members. True.com and Honestyfirst.com screen all potential members to ensure they are not married, or criminals, while dreammatches.com offers members the option to have their profiles certified. Members know the certified profiles belong to genuine people.

Another interesting aspect of the eLove.com service is that you can only view more members online when you respond to people who are interested in you. This means that you’re going to be guaranteed responses and so is everyone else. Think of it as eLove is providing you with an icebreaker to get things rolling in the right direction. Who knows? Maybe you’ll talk to someone you normally wouldn’t have, but end up meeting just the right person for you?

And with the criminal background checks, you can be sure that you’re meeting people that are truly interested in dating, rather than any other ill intentions.

eLove may have just stumbled on the perfect blend of dating service and online dating service – one that looks out for your safety as well as your success.

Safety Background Checks, Online Safety, Screening, Trust

The world of technology has opened up a whole new can of worms for dating situations. It might be months before you ever see anyone in person or you might not meet them for longer. Is there something wrong with this way of dating?

With all of the talk about internet safety and dating, you might be hesitant to meet that special someone, so why not take it off of the computer screen and into another medium – the phone?

While you might want to be a bit careful with the ever-present Caller ID systems (try getting an unlisted number or blocking your phone number before you talk), talking on the phone can give you a better sense of the person that you have been virtually chatting with. It will also bring a new level of interaction to your blossoming relationship and create a new level of intimacy as well.

There are also webcams that you can use to start seeing each other when you’re talking – if you’d like. The point is that when you’re not quite ready to meet someone, but you’re definitely interested in trying something new with someone that you’ve met, go get your phone out or look into free internet phone services.

You might be surprised to find that your phone calls add up to love.

Safety Chat, Online Romance, Online Safety, Phone

When you’re dating online, the last thing that you’re thinking about is your identity. Well, maybe you are. But it’s not in the same way as everyone else on the Internet might be thinking of it.

There are thieves out there. Lots of them. On the Internet, where everyone can be an anonymous as they want to be, you are taking a risk when you go online to meet people.

And I’m not just talking about basic online safety either or trying to prevent meeting up with stalkers or violent criminals.

Identity theft is becoming more and more common on dating sites. When you’re giving our your personal information, many people are able to see it, see your picture, and see how they can use this information to get into your credit cards, bank accounts, and more.

But what can you do? You can’t lie about who you are because that defeats the whole purpose. You would have to head back to the bars to date again. Sigh.

Here are some quick tips for staying safe and staying online:

• Don’t list last names that are visible to the public
• Change your birthday slightly – like the year, for example
• Don’t identify where you work or where you went to school

In short, don’t have a profile that’s filled with personal information. You can even list your address as near to the city that you actually live in, then reveal the real location when you are comfortable. Read more about dating safely.

Safety Bars, Identity, Meet People, Online Safety, Risks, Stalking, Violence