Imagine you date or are thinking of dating through a reputable, online dating service. This will automatically give you reassurance about the company providing your dating prospects. But, let's be real. Any online dating service will tell you that despite all procedure and precaution none of them can absolutely guarantee your romantic dates are squeaky clean. That job is up to you. Newsflash to all readers. The dating services featured throughout this article are reputable businesses. The information on this site is to accompany your use of these quality dating services to ensure quality and security in your dating ventures. This information page is not nice. But it could be a life-saver. After all, I know you are keen to discover what you need to consider before joining a dating agency. So here it is. Take a few moments of your life - because it is precious - and see how to reduce your dating risk to as low as possible. With two easy steps. Everything we do, every activity we engage in carries some level of risk, even if it is 'extremely low risk'. In business risk assessment is about not shying away from the acknowledgement of that risk, and then running a quick and easy risk assessment over the business or department to identify what practical things can be done to reduce the risk level to the more desirable 'extremely low' level.

Imagine giving your personal information to a stranger. To many strangers. Whom you know nothing about. Personal information exchanged through a dating service may be honest at your end, but there is no guarantee your prospect or date is being equally honest in the information they give you, or in their intent. Ditto for your in-person meetings or email exchanges. You've seen it on television, in movies and read it in crime fiction books. Some people are up to no good. They are clever and work at setting up the conditions they need to achieve their goal. You, or someone like you, may be a means to an end for them. Don't be squeamish. Name the Risk. What could they be up to? It doesn't take long for someone to learn a lot about you, your history, family, habits, work, friends and haunts and finances. It is possible someone may be prospecting for: Money: a sugar daddy/mommy/family Theft: a place loaded with goods and ripe for the picking Sadism: someone to psychologically toy with Scam: a gullible prospect for an investment scam Hiding: a family and life to slip into and establish a new identify Industrial espionage: getting inside information from you about your company/workplace/colleagues Questionable Online Dating Prospects. It is true your date may simply be a garden-variety weirdo. But that usually stands out and you end the liaison quickly. No problem there, low risk, you move on. But what about those who are smarter, or more skilled? How do you.... Click here to learn how to spot the problem date.