With recent reports into online dating we would like to point out some ways in which you can help to protect your identity online, both on dating websites and on social networking sites.
Tag: Dating Safety
Reasons not to include children in your photos
We understand that if you have children, they are an important part of your life and, as such many parents are keen to include pictures of their children in their profiles. However, before adding a photo of your child or a friend’s child to your profile, it is important to consider the following:
How to Avoid Dating Scams
At Muddy Matches we work very hard to ensure that scammers do not join the site, however many sites do not have procedures in place to identify and remove scammers, so it’s important to know how to spot them and what to do next. In the grand scheme of things internet dating is safe, but… Continue reading How to Avoid Dating Scams
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Log-in at Work
Be honest, do you check your online dating account on a work computer? Thousands of people do so every day, but for one American data clerk it led to a ban on him using the internet in the office. There are also other reasons why you might not want to access a dating site during… Continue reading 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Log-in at Work
How to Pick a Dating Site
There are thousands of dating websites out there, from large generic sites to very niche sites, so choosing the right one can be quite a minefield. However, when choosing a dating site, it is important to do background research to ensure that the website meets certain standards. Do your homework Trading Standards recommend that you… Continue reading How to Pick a Dating Site
Protecting Your Photos Online
The BBC recently investigated “Twitter bots”, a phenomenon where fake Twitter accounts are set up using people’s real photos without their permission. So we thought it was a good idea to look into how to look after your photos online and what to do if you find that your photo is being used online without… Continue reading Protecting Your Photos Online
When Should You Tell Your Date That You’ve Googled Them?
A few months back, we looked into whether you should or shouldn’t Google your date (other search engines are available). We received a surprising number of responses through Facebook and Twitter; from people who said that they felt “it is a little stalkerish”, to those who said that they would look someone up to “check… Continue reading When Should You Tell Your Date That You’ve Googled Them?
Online Safety – Photos
We’ve covered what you shouldn’t reveal in your online dating profile, but it’s also important to consider what information you are sharing through your choice of photos. A good, hearty selection of photos can entice people to your dating profile, and attract way more engagement than those that are left blank and faceless. But sometimes… Continue reading Online Safety – Photos
What Not to Reveal Online
The key to a good dating profile is to share with other people the key aspects of your life; for example your likes and dislikes, but it’s also important to consider your safety online when you are writing your online dating profile. At Muddy Matches we vet every profile to make sure that our members… Continue reading What Not to Reveal Online
How to Get Noticed Online
You’ve signed up for internet dating, uploaded a fantastic profile and a collection of photos that show you at you best…now what do you do?: a. Sit back and wait for messages to come flooding in from other members and only check your account once a week. b. Have a look through for people that… Continue reading How to Get Noticed Online