1 Even though you may feel you have come to know someone online, do remember s/he is a stranger.

2 Don't give out your telephone number or address.

3 Don't believe everything you read.

4 Don't respond to anything that makes you feel uncomfortable.

5 Do report obscene e-mail to site.

6 If meeting someone, do use common-sense. Meet in a public place.

7 Do provide details of the person you're meeting to family or friends.

8 Do end the meeting if you doubt the other person's integrity

9 Do go easy on the first date. Don't meet for long.