We know you are excited and motivated when we meet new people online or offline, but safety first! In today’s social environment, you should always use caution when interacting with people the first or second time. Using your best judgment is an understatement, and you should put your safety at the forefront when meeting a person for the first in regardless of whether it is online or offline. While you can’t control the actions of others, there are things you can do to help you stay safe during meeting new people on a dating website or that person you are meeting for the first time in public. At DatingWithChildren.com, we want to help you have an awesome experience meeting new and exciting people on our website.
Online Safety
You Should Never Send Money To A Person You Just Met!
The Web, E-mail, and Social Media Websites are filled with people seeking to liberate your hard-earned cash from your pockets to their pocket.
Therefore, we advise you never to send money, especially over wire transfer, to anyone regardless of the situation. Wiring money is like sending cash – it’s nearly impossible to reverse the transaction or trace where the money went. Never share your financial information or a great deal of personal information with people you just met. There are some well throughout and planned scammers online and those that troll dating websites to collect your information and steal your identity. If any users on our website ask you to wire, cash app, or send a money order to them, we employ you to report this user immediately.
For tips on avoiding romance scams, check out some advice from the U.S Federal Trade Commission on the FTC website or in the video below.
Protect Your Personal Information At All Times
Never share personal information such as your social security number, home or work address, or details about your daily routine (e.g., that you go to a certain gym every Monday) with people you don’t know. If you are on www.DatingWithChildren.com and have children, we recommend limiting post information about your children. Avoid sharing details like your children’s names, after-school activities, school, ages, and genders.
If you are a parent, limit the information you share about your children on your profile and early communications. Avoid sharing details such as your children’s names, where they go to school, or their ages or genders.
Communicate on DatingWithChildren.com – We Recommend You To Stay on the Platform
When communicating with your next love interest, keep your conversation on DatingWithChildren.com until you feel comfortable with your prospective dater. Suppose you feel comfortable moving your conversation to text, messaging apps, e-mail, or phone. In that case, we recommend you set up a secondary line/layer of communication via a third-party APP.
Take Caution When Dating Long Distance and Overseas Relationships
Scammers use many dating websites to fraud people out of money and steal your identity. Then create a profile on the website and claim they are from the USA or any other country of origin hosting the dating website or APP in an attempt to get to know you. They said something similar to this message which was taken from one of our member’s profile communication after taking their conversation offline:
Message or Profile Scam Sample 1: “I’m originally from Mexico was born there but moved to the United States 🇺🇸 was raised the. I lived there with my mother and father happily when my father was given a contract to Ghana here. So when he came to Ghana he died out of prostate cancer so his family members we fighting with us over the property my father left for us and my mother did not want any long talking so she decided to run with me to Ghana here to see my father died body and bury him. So i am now in Ghana with my mother and do you have any problem with me living in Ghana here.”
Message or Profile Scam Sample 2: I am looking for the right man for me and I do lived in the state before in St. Louis Missouri but am presently in Cape Town South Africa taking care of my granny she has a sight problem am going to be back in a month you still interested in me despite the distance.
Watch out for scammers who claim to be from your country but stuck somewhere else, especially if they ask for financial help to return home. Be wary of anyone who will not meet in person or talk on a phone/video call-they may not be whom they say they are. If someone is avoiding your questions or pushing for a serious relationship without meeting or getting to know you first – that’s a red flag.
Report All Suspicious and Offensive Behavior
You know when someone’s crossed the line, and when they do, we want to know about it. Block and report anyone that violates our terms. Here are some examples of violations:
You can report any concerns about suspicious behavior from any profile page or messaging window or contact dating@datingwithchildren.com. For more information, check out our Community Guidelines.
Protect Your Account
Your password security should be at the top of your list when creating an account on our website. Please use a unique password for your account activation and change it every 3-6 months. So, pick a strong password using Upper case, Lower case, Numbers, and Special Characters, and always be careful when logging into your account from a public or shared computer. DatingWithChildren.com will never send you an e-mail asking for your username and password information – if you receive an e-mail asking for account information, report it immediately.
Contacting DatingWithChildren.com
Please remember that we will NEVER ask you for your password, share your screen with us, or require payment to receive customer support.
If you need to contact DatingWithChildren.com, we recommend you contact us via the contact form on our website. Please do not call phone numbers found in a Google search – we do not provide general support over the phone for our customers on this dating website.
Meeting in Person
Don’t Be In A Rush
We recommend you take your time and get to know the other person before agreeing to meet or chat on DatingWithChildren.com. Finding the right dating with the mindset of Purposely Dating can be difficult but don’t be afraid to ask the hard questions to screen dater for potential red flags or personal dealbreakers. A DatingWithChildren.com call, FaceTime, or Skype video call can be a useful screening tool before the meeting. If a profile member asks you to rush into a relationship at the onset of a meeting, be aware and ask detailed questions.
Meet in Public and Stay in Public On The First.
We recommend you meet for safety reasons the first few times in a populated, well-lighted public place – never at your home, your date’s home, or any other private location. If your date pressures you to go to a private location, over a friend’s house, or in a place you both didn’t agree upon, end the date.
Tell Friends and Family About Your Plans
Tell a friend or family member our plans for the date. You should include the full name of the person you are going on a date with, when the date is, and where you’re going on a date. You can insist on an extra precaution at the start of the date, ask to take a photo of your date, and send that photo to a friend or family. Have your cell phone charged and with you at all times.
Your Transportations To and From Your First Date Is Very Important!
Have full control over how you arrive and leave your date, so we commend you go and leave the date separate mode of transportation. Having your transportation allows you to leave whenever you wish if you are not feeling the date or your level of comfort changes. If you’re driving yourself, it’s a good idea to have a backup plan such as a ride-share app or a friend to pick you up.
Know Your Limits
The words “know your limits” can apply to all parts of the dating process. Therefore, you need to know who you are, what you want, and be aware of your limitations with drugs or alcohol. If you drink alcohol, we recommend a one-drink limit. Over drinking on a date can impair your judgment and alertness, leading you down the wrong direction on the date. If your date tries to pressure you to use drugs or drink more than you’re comfortable with, end the date immediately.
Don’t Leave Drinks or Personal Items Unattended.
Equally important is to DON’T leave your drink unattended at any time. You should make sure that you see where your drink comes from and know where it is at all times. Only accept drinks poured or served directly from the bartender or server, so don’t receive drinks from your date if you did not see them made by the bartender. We have heard the stories of substances slipped into drinks to facilitate sexual assault. These substances, for the most part, are odorless, colorless, and tasteless. Also, keep your phone, purse, wallet, and anything containing personal information on you at all times.
If You Feel Uncomfortable, Leave
It’s okay to end the date early if you’re feeling uncomfortable or don’t make a good connection with your date. Listen to your gut; is it rarely wrong. If you feel unsafe or feel you have been drugged, ask a bartender or server for help, call a friend, or call 911 for help.
Sexual Health & Consent
Protect Yourself
When used correctly and consistently, condoms can significantly reduce the risk of contracting and passing on STI’s like the following:
Know Your Status
Full panel STD test for 10 common STDs
Most sexually transmitted diseases do not show symptoms, making it possible to be infected with an STD and not know it. Did you know that if you have one STD, you may have multiple STDs? Most dating websites will have this information on their website, but we do! We want you to be fully informed because you get into the business of finding love. Therefore, I wish is to help you date safely, so we offer services via our partners and affiliates. Our affiliate partner is the only online STD testing service that offers an inclusive 10 Test STD Panel that tests for all the most common bacterial and viral STDs—including HIV type 1 & type 2 antibody/antigen (4th gen), herpes type 1 & type 2, hepatitis A, hepatitis B & hepatitis C, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Comprehensive testing gives you peace of mind. Get the full 10 Test Panel package today by clicking one of the links in this section. You and your date can learn status before you the love starts!
Not all STIs show symptoms and you don’t want to be in the dark about you and your partner’s status. Stay on top of your health and prevent the spread of STIs by getting tested regularly. Here’s where you can receive private STIs and STD Testing: 10-Panel STD Testing. Your STD test results are available in 1-2 days. Other options below:
Having the Conversation About STD Testing Before The Sexual Encounter.
Communication is everything: Before you get physically intimate with a partner, talk about sexual health and STI testing. And be aware – in some places, it’s a crime to pass on an STI knowingly. Need help starting the conversation? Here are some tips.
Consent
All sexual activity must start with consent and should include ongoing check-ins with your partner. Verbal communication can help you and your partner ensure that you respect each other’s boundaries. The person that is given consent has the right to withdraw that consent at any time. Sex from one person to the next is never owed to anyone. Do not proceed if your partner seems uncomfortable or unsure or if your partner is unable to consent due to the effects of drugs or alcohol. Read more about it here.
Remember having sex in a dating capacity is about consent from the two parties, and it is an equal exchange in the experience. Our Dating Safety Tips are just recommendations. Even if you follow all of our tips, there is no guarantee you will reduce the risk of meeting the wrong person, having an unpleasant dating experience, and increasing your chances of meeting the right person. It is always a risk meeting the wrong person or going on a bad date. However, if you are ready to date and have done all the internal work needed to date properly, our website will make it easier to find the right person. If you wish to reduce the chances of meeting the right person, consider joining our Dating and Relationship Coaching Programs or taking one of our successful dating courses. Our training and courses will help you find the perfect person for you.
If you have a negative experience, please know that it is not your fault and help is available. Report any incidents to dating@DatingWithChildren.com and consider reaching out to one of the resources.
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