Personal Safety
The overwhelming majority of students using this site are trustworthy and well-meaning.
Nevertheless, please take the same common sense precautions online as you would offline.
When meeting someone for the first time, please remember to:
- Insist on a public meeting place like a cafe or academic building.
- Do not meet in a secluded place, or invite strangers into your home.
- Be especially careful buying/selling high value items.
- Tell a friend or family member where you're going.
- Take your cell phone along if you have one.
- Consider having a friend accompany you.
- Trust your instincts.
For more information about personal safety online, check out these resources:
http://www.staysafeonline.org/
http://www.onguardonline.gov/
http://getsafeonline.org
http://wiredsafety.org
Please review our avoiding scams page, as well.