Online Dating Safety
Channel: Vancouver Police Department
Date: 12/10/2017

http://www.catchyou.ca

More and more people are turning to online dating sites in search of romantic partners, but with the opportunities that technology provides for people to connect, it also brings potential danger.

There is no shortage of stories of bad dates gone wrong, but women in particular are increasingly at risk for sexual assault and other violent crime.

If you or someone you know is considering online dating, there are steps you can take to help increase your safety and reduce the chances you will meet someone very different than you were expecting.