ST. LOUIS — Dating apps and online matching websites can offer a safe space for people to meet. They can also be a way to get scammed, or worse – be harmed.
If you are in the online dating world, Brown & Crouppen has some ways to protect yourself and your information. In the digital world we live in now, it’s easier for someone to find more information about you, such as where you live, where you work, and your last name.
The first thing you should do is Google yourself so that you can see what comes up when someone Googles your name. Realize that the information that comes up is available for anyone to see when they look you up.
When you’re creating a digital profile for a dating site, you want to really limit the information you share. For example, instead of sharing your personal phone number, get a free phone number from Google Voice and have those messages roll over to your phone.
Another important reminder is to be sure not to use the same photo on your dating profile that you have on other social media platforms. Google offers a reverse image lookup, so your other platforms can easily be found by a photo search.
If you need legal advice, give the experts at Brown & Crouppen a call at 314-222-2222 or visit them online at getBC.com.
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