What security precautions should I take before going to some guy's house that I met online?
362385
The best precaution when in this situation is to cancel your internet access and grant a power of attorney to your father...\n\nI'm sure you can meet normal people on line but on line is just on line. They never seam the same in person. When you don't have a face giving out body language, they can pretend to be anything and then add to that your wish full thinking... On line is very deceiving!
53111
Keep your trust as low as possible.\nFor example: spywares are sometimes listed in you Trusted Sites (Internet Options > Security)
314871
Meeting someone online is very dangerous and I do not reccomend it.  When people are online they can be very deciving and it is hard to know fact from fiction.  But if you seriously trust this person then meet them in a very public place, like a mall, and don't go alone!
382204
It safe and not so safe at the same time. It all depends on the site you are visiting and on the merchant. Definitely do not give your credit card number in chat rooms or even instant messages. Email is also less secure, because you never really know how reliable the person on the other end is whether he is who he is. The website below has some tips you can use for online shopping.\n\nHave a good one. \nSource(s):\nhttp://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,ai...
912707
Go to tools-internet options-security.I think medium security level is appropriate for what you want.
374016
i would say be very careful. even if you get a lot of details, or a picture or anything, it could all be fake. if youre going to meet this guy, suggest to meet in a big group, get a lot of your friends together at a public place, maybe go bowling or out to eat or something, just to make sure.
586607
The best thing you can do is go into your computer check for optimal security, and change all your passwords acounts etc.. that way you can have privacy and there will be no way possible for him to access your information.  He should not be allowed anywhere near your computer anyway
569201
yes, worry about it - better safe than sorry. keep your eyes open, if you live with a room mate/boyfriend/family, tell them what happened. if i were you i would be keeping a baseball bat handy at home. if you have some mace, start carrying that in your purse.\n\nif someone follows you like that again, DO NOT GO HOME. keep driving, try to shake him off. try to read his license plate as you're driving and memorize it. if you can't lose him, drive to the nearest police department or police barracks. if he follows you into the parking lot, go inside and have a chat with the police.
262549
OH --- you can go to chatdanger.com also for safety info. BUT what I know is to NEVER: 1:Give your name. That makes it easier for them to know who you are. 2:Give your address, even your city. That is just pinpointing your location down, for them to find you. 3:Your email. They could constantly send you gross images and threatning messages, until you'll need a new email address. 4: or your phone-number. Then they would call you repeatedly, and you couldn't get them to stop talking to you.\nAlso, if you feel that you like someone as a friend over the Internet, DO NOT EVER meet them. They could ask you for a car trip, take you home, and do something not-good (normally this couldn't happen with other adults, though). There was a girl who wanted to meet someone over the Internet, so the guy she meet assulted her away from the public. Also, in MySpace the same thing applies with friends and communication.
810089
Ok, I'm not you, but this is what I would do. Make the arrangements to go to NY, but don't tell this person where you are staying or anything...you CANNOT be too careful!! Agree to meet him in a public place when it's daylight and lots of people are around. I know, I sound like a worrywart, but it pays to be safe, especially with someone you've never met. When you get there, meet him and have fun...shop, eat, go to the theater, whatever. You should be able to pick up on whether or not this is someone you can trust a little more, however, you still don't tell him where you're staying, especially if he asks. I would go and have as much fun as my pocketbook would allow, but don't give too much away because you never know about people. A few more months and some more trips between the two of you and it could be an awesome relationship, but don't go into it thinking that way...always be careful!!! Best of luck!\np.s. I actually met my husband online, so don't think I'm just an overly-worried person...I just know what kind of people there are out there!
328195
Yeah...like your really going to get his home address.  Even if you did..how many homes do you think he owns?  And what are the chances that he will be at the home of the address that you are given.  Gimme a break...security is so high for those guys, you can't even get a glimpse of them.  Good luck!
953758
If you are concerned then why not go out with him when he arrives so you will be in a public place - make out that it was a meeting point as opposed to the location for the evening.  It's best to get to know people better before inviting them over - you have to be careful these days.  He may be fine but it's wise to be cautious.
678710
kind of scary. we all all so different and on our best behaviour on line. you are only knowing the part of this person he wants you to know. everyone is right, DO A BACKGROUND CHECK!!!!! make sure it is really him! when i was tending bar, a real nice, clean cut guy came in. for some reason, this guy made the hair on the back of my neck stand up. everyone said go for it. i did do a background check, and the guy did 13 years for rape! what i'm trying to say is that you can't trust people you meet in person, let alone on line. we all hide behind a veil of mystery! i hope you are over 18! please be careful!!!!
407544
OK YOU NEED A REALITY CHECK.. YOU LOVE A PERSON WHOM YOU MET ON THE NET AND YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT HE LOOKS LIKE.. WELL GIRL THAT SHOULD BE THE LEAST OF YOUR WORRIES. DID ANYONE EVER TELL YOU HOW DANGEROUS IT IS TO MEET PEOPLE OFF THE INTERNET.. HE COULD TELL YOU ANYTHING AND HOW WOULD YOU KNOW..STAY OFF YAHOO CHAT ROOMS AND GO OUT AND MEET PEOPLE FACE TO FACE IN YOUR AREA..THIS GUY COULD BE A CRAZY PSYCHO..HE MIGHT BE TELLING YOU ANYTHING YOU WANT TO HEAR.. MANY BAD STORIES OF NET MEETINGS.. GROW UP AND ACT RIGHT
1102547
well you can always check the history of the computer to see what sights she or he is visiting that will give you a good idea what they are doing online. or you could just ask them chances are if you think that they are they usually are! ask your gut what it feels and follow your heart
44822
awwhh hell no girl..first of all nebody u meet online could be dangerous..u cant trust them he could be a sex offender..dont do it just have fun online..ask 4 his if u really really wanna talk but otha then that 4get it.
757521
Talking daily over what sort of period of time? I usually won't consider meeting someone unless I've known them for more than six months. Another important question is: how old are you, and how old are they?\n\nEdit: Hmm, same age, and both male. From this information, it looks like you (physically) are not more vulnerable than they are, which lessens my concern of internet predation.\n\nStill, 3 months is a bit early. I'd certainly wait. You are old enough to make your own decisions, but if you do decide to meet this person, I would recommend having a close friend hang out with you for the first get-together or two, to be safe. \n\nI also recommend that he only come up for a short time--no more than a couple days, because if it turns out that you don't get along as well in person, you aren't stuck with them for too long. And, of course, if it turns out you do get along well, you can just arrange another meeting.