Is Internet Dating Really That Dangerous? If So What Are Some Rules On How To Stay Safe?

I have dated a few guys that I met off the Internet. As a matter of fact, the guy that is how I met the guy I am seeing now. We have been together for three years and have a little girl. We are going to get married soon. Anyway, back to the question at hand. Yes I believe that it is safe if you are smart about it. Don't give out any information that you don't want anyone to know. After all you don't know them yet. If you want to meet each other, you should definitely meet in a public place and maybe take a friend along. I took them to my step dads house (he was a sherrif) so he could meet him and tell me what he thought. He is  good judge of character.  He can tell by just meeting them once. If they didn't pass the test, I didn't go out with them. That is my advice.  It worked for me. :-)

If you're smart and honest, it can actually work out just fine.  I met my hubby through on-line personals and we've been happily married for over 5 years!  We dated on & off for 2 1/2 years before getting married.  Just take your time and trust your instincts (and your friends).

To make it more safe (in addition to the last answer) both get cameras, to see each other live.

There are so many things that make it dangerous and most is due to the unknown.  I had a Internet relationship and it turned out to be great. We IMed all the time and shared all kinds of information but nothing too personal. After a few months, we began speaking on the phone for hours on end. Then after about 4 more months, we met. It all turned out great and we dated for about 2 years until I began to find out some of the things she said were lies.

I look back and see all of the vulnerable things I opened up. She could have used many of the things I told her as tools against me. I could have been robbed easily. There were so many things but I was very lucky. I regret that I was not able to see through some of the things any faster but that is a problem of a long distance/Internet relationship.  

How to keep safe, that is a difficult one. 1)don't use your real name 2)don't give out to personal of information 3)wait to share any pics until you feel comfortable 4)if you do meet, make it in a very public place so things don't get out of hand   I am sure there are many more

Heck yes it is dangerous....Just don't do it!!!!