How cautious, or lack thereof, are you of others you meet on the Internet (nb: AB included)?
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Rickster is victorious
ANSWERS: 17
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Extremely
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Very. I only give out my middle name. I won't give out my address (or even narrow down my location to my borough of London). I don't state my organisation, place of work, or university by name, I would only give out a hotmail address to somebody I had been speaking with for a while and after that I may get more relaxed but it would take physcially meeting something for me to trust them. I try to take things at face value, but I always have it at the back of my mind that this person may not be legitimate and act accordingly.
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Somewhat. I mean there comes a time when you simply have to take a chance and trust someone. A wise friend once taught me... "You have absolutely no control over how someone is going to decide to treat you. The only thing you can control in your own life, is what you are going to do as a result."
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I interact with them as I would with anyone, except I never, under any circumstances, give up any pertinent personal information... including an email address.
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About what sweetie? Do I provide my social security number or bank account number or credit card number? Nope I do not. But some people here know my real name..so what? Does it bother me? Nopity nope. I am not cautious nor do I hold back who I am when I ask or answer questions...I think after all this time you know that is true. If someone wants to take unfair advantage of whatever knowledge he/she has about me, so be it. The onus is not on me. All I am is honest. The onus is on the person who wishes me harm. :)
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'Remember that inside of each person there is a great big shit just waiting to pop out' - Anonymous.
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I have few people to talk to so it hardly matters. The ones who write to me know where to find me. I do not own anything at all which includes bank accounts,property,money,credit cards or any other tangible item so what is there to take? I have only knowledge to share in the sphere of spiritual so they can take that and it is free!
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Fairly cautious - no personal information, only two persons know my "real" first name. How about you, Rickster? Nice pic, by the way.
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I am cautious at first. It takes me awhile to get to know someone in person because I'm so cautious, let alone on the internet. But after awhile, maybe a telephone number so we can talk. I met my current bf online. We talked online for a whole year. Met in person, stayed with him for two weeks and are still talking. Going back there in Dec. But I don't think I would do it again. I got lucky meeting this man.
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Better to be cautious than to not. Remmber that on line you could be talking to somebody very different from what is presented to you in words and image. Their photo may not be them. There are degrees. Professional scammers - its what they do , and they are very good at it to. They will work on you for weeks. They will know how to spot you and what to say and when to say it. But listen to your instincts, listen to any doubts, if its too good to be true, it will be. If anyone asks for personal details, be careful what you give. Address, no. remember you havent met them ? If anyone asks for pictures of you take care. And if they ask for money run for the hills. And last but not least, a guy, if he is interested will come running,will call you, will not impose on you and will respect your need for safety.
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I am cautious but not to the point of paranoia like someone said above. You have to be and not give out personal details about where you live or bank account details, it's a shame really but that's the way the cookie crumbles.
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I am very cautious, as i've had a bad experience before with this kind of thing. Saying that though, I may open up to a couple of people, and exchange email addresses with them. but, as a rule, the more people you open up to, the more likely you will get conned in some way.
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Just have to use common sense and not give them your bank account info until at least the second chat;)
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I am very street wise and therefore very internet wise as well.
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Well, let me put it to you this way. I'm an ex-biker, former police officer and I've been around the block many times (street smart) so I've been exposed to the seedy side of humanity more than many. I am cautious but not paranoid. I am a wall but there is a door in it that does unlock.. :)
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It depends on the nature of the information. I don't give out things like my real name, or location any more specific than nearest major city. But I do talk freely about things such as my personal beliefs.
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You are just as likely to meet idiots online as you are out in everyday life. Think you have to equally cautious online and off.
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