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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.