With thousands upon millions of people choosing internet dating, it's bound to have some dangers.  Even with the dangers, it still can be fun--you just need to know what's happening and how you should deal with it. True love has been known to happen on these sites—sometimes within minutes, sometimes within days.

Dating is always a blast, and so is meeting new people, but you don't want to find yourself in a random, secluded area in "the wrong part of town".

So what can you do to prevent yourself from falling into the lies of internet dating? What can you do to be your safest?

Don’t believe everything everyone says

Although it may seem like the safest thing to believe Jeremy’s story about his fifty fish, you may want to be careful—you don’t know Jeremy’s true identity, and for all you know, Jeremy could by lying to lure you someplace.

Don’t lie about your name, age or personal information

You want people to tell the truth? Tell them the truth yourself. Don’t lie about your name, age or anything. While you should not give out your address, don’t hesitate to say you’re unwilling to give out a lot of personal information. You could even consider withholding your last name, as many phones are traceable thanks to sites like yellowbook.com: a first name and a last name is all they need.

Always meet in a public place

Although this can seem like the simplest thing to remember, many forget it, and agree to meet at the guy’s/girl’s house first thing. You don’t want to run into someone who has a dangerous idea and isn’t afraid to use proof.

Don’t give out personal information on your dating profile

You want the one you love to find you on this profile, but you don’t want predators too! Stick to basic information, such as “my favorite color is blue”, but don’t put phone numbers – e.g., “my phone number is 514-432-3242! Call me if you want a date!” With today’s technology, many people can go onto pages and pay – or even get one free reverse phone lookup.

Keep your cell phone on you and know your local 911 number

Keep your cell phone on you, and know someone who can be a designated driver if you choose to drink during your date. (If you drink, it’s best to state such on your profile.)

Don’t get drunk

Heard the old phrase “don’t drink and drive”? There’s no need to get so incoherent you don’t know where you’re going. It’s also best to keep a close eye on your drinks so nobody can sneak anything in there unsuspectingly.

Remember, the most important thing about internet dating is just to have fun. You can still stay safe and have fun!