Whether you're off on your first blind date set up by a friend or you found your love interest on ProAzn.com, your personal safety should always be priority No. 1. The following guidelines will help ensure your safety:
DO guard your identity.
Don't share your real name, personal phone numbers, or any other identifying information while IMing or emailing until you are comfortable doing so.
Tip: Never post personal contact information in your profile. Don't risk having this information fall into the wrong hands.
Tip: If a person provides his or her phone number early in the email exchange, that doesn't obligate you to use it.
DO use a third party, anonymous email address.
While ProAzn.com's system conceals true email and IM addresses, hackers can breach nearly any technology. As an added safety measure, set up a third-party email address to use expressly for dating purposes and forward your ProAzn.com emails there instead of to your personal email box.
Tip: Make sure you turn off signatures or identifying information in your email and consider using a P.O. Box for snail mail.
DO be careful when using a sexy name.
Keep in mind that, while using sexual connotations in your email address or user name might get you noticed, it probably won't attract the sort of person you'd like to share a relationship with — or even a conversation, for that matter.
Tip: Also, do not include your real name or city of residence in your profile or in your user name.
DO use a current picture and be truthful in your description of yourself in your profile.
Misleading descriptions or photos can result in angry feelings and can end a relationship before it begins. In the long run, honesty is your best relationship tool.
DO trust your gut.
Immediately quit corresponding if you feel unsure or threatened.
Do keep a record of your conversations.
Remember to save your emails and IMs for future reference. Match.com does not retain copies of your correspondence.
Tip: If you are uncomfortable with an IM exchange, remember to click the "Save to file" link on your IM window.
DO block abusers.
We STRONGLY encourage you to block any member who behaves in an abusive manner and to report the behavior to ProAzn.com staff. You can block people and report concerns from any profile page or directly from your email or IM window.
Examples of abuse include:
- Married people or minors using the service
- Members sending harassing or offensive emails/IMs
- Members behaving inappropriately after meeting in person
- Criminals or other "shady" characters using the service
- Fraudulent registration or profiles
- Spam or solicitation*
- Copyright infringement
- Members asking you for money or donations
- Any other violation of ProAzn.com's policies
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