Go With A Friend

• Anyone you network with online has the potential of being a threat to your goodwill. Models, for instance, should bring a friend to any photo shoots they schedule through the internet. The person you network with should understand your safety precautions and not be upset by them if he is interested for legitimate reasons.
  
  

Tell Others

• If you met someone through an online dating website, you may want to meet him alone for your first real date. Do so with caution by having a few friends know exactly where you are going. Have someone call halfway through, and give them some type of signal for them to know whether you are safe.
  
  

Go Slow

• When meeting a date from online, don't rush the relationship. Remember that you know nothing about this person's personal history, baggage and issues. Anyone can put on a facade in the first few dates especially after hyping oneself by being anonymous on the internet.
  
  

Have A Back Up Plan

• If the person you meet turns out to be a creep, know ahead of time what you can do. Bring pepper spray and a well-charged cell phone. Perhaps you'll even want to take a self defense class ahead of time too.