There is no substitute for acting with caution when communicating with anyone you meet over the Internet.

Trust your instincts, and if something doesn't feel right you should cut off contact.

QuickMatch Singles™ provides a secure anonymous email system for you to begin initial communication.

When first corresponding with someone, never include personally identifiable information like your email address, home or work address, phone number, or any private information.

The same rules apply to establishing your profile.

Do not include your address or contact information in your profile. Use our secure email system until you're ready to exchange personal information (such as an outside email address). Remember, you are under no obligation to move faster than you wish to.

Approach communication at a speed you find comfortable.

Once you've provided someone with your personal information, there is no way to get it back.

Red Flags

Here are a few red flags to watch out for when corresponding with people. Watch out for members who:

• Want to move communication off site within 1 or 2 email messages
• Ask for money or financial help
• Request your bank account or credit card details
• Pressure you for personal information
• Attempt to trick you into revealing personal information
• Claim they were recently widowed
• Are from the U.S., but are currently traveling overseas
• Feel an immediate connection due to intangible things like "fate" or "destiny"
• Make too many grammatical or spelling errors during communication

If a match does anything like this, close them and report the member to MyLife customer care. It's always better to approach online communications with an abundance of caution. Please be aware, MyLife does not conduct criminal background checks on its members.

First Date

When you're getting ready to meet a match face-to-face keep these things in mind:

• Always tell a family member or a friend where you are going and when you will return
• Never agree to be picked up at your home
• Always provide your own transportation to and from your date
• Meet in a public place with people around
• If you have a mobile phone, make sure it's charged and take it with you
• Keep personal items with you throughout the date
• Avoid checking in with a location based application like Foursquare

Consider setting an agreed upon time limit for your initial date.

This relieves any awkward pressure if things aren't going as hoped. If things are going well, you can agree to meet again later.