dating safety advice
How to Avoid Dating Scams
At Muddy Matches we work very hard to ensure that scammers do not join the site, however many sites do not have procedures in place to identify and remove scammers, so it’s important to know how to spot them and what to do next. In the grand scheme of things internet dating is safe, but it’s important to be vigilant. › Continue reading
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Log-in at Work
Be honest, do you check your online dating account on a work computer? Thousands of people do so every day, but for one American data clerk it led to a ban on him using the internet in the office. There are also other reasons why you might not want to access a dating site during work time. › Continue reading
How to Pick a Dating Site
There are thousands of dating websites out there, from large generic sites to very niche sites, so choosing the right one can be quite a minefield. However, when choosing a dating site, it is important to do background research to ensure that the website meets certain standards.
Do your homework
Trading Standards recommend that you carry out the following checks before joining an online dating website: › Continue reading
Protecting Your Photos Online
The BBC recently investigated “Twitter bots”, a phenomenon where fake Twitter accounts are set up using people’s real photos without their permission.
So we thought it was a good idea to look into how to look after your photos online and what to do if you find that your photo is being used online without your permission. › Continue reading
What Not to Reveal Online
The key to a good dating profile is to share with other people the key aspects of your life; for example your likes and dislikes, but it’s also important to consider your safety online when you are writing your online dating profile.
At Muddy Matches we vet every profile to make sure that our members do not reveal too much about themselves. However, many other sites do not provide this service, so it is important to make sure that you do not make the following common mistakes in your profile: › Continue reading
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