There are several pros and cons of online dating.

With any internet dating services online ,early on in the correspondence, do not give your personal details such as your first and last name or telephone number and whatever anyone tells you, do not include these in your profile. The dangers of online dating can be avoided if you're careful. There are some nasty people out there, luckily, they are few, but they are out there, there are nasty people and there are also, the con artists, they normally correspond with hundreds of people at the same time, hoping at least one person will respond. Take your time, ask lots of questions and research them carefully. Start to give out small pieces of personal information, only after you have developed a certain level of trust with them. Once you find out their real first and last name, you can do a check online, at an online background checking services, of which, there are many.
You must always be polite but firm, when communicating with someone online. If you are afraid to tell someone "no" because it may hurt their feelings, simply explain to them that you are looking for someone who is over 30, likes classical music and lives in California! There are some idiots out there, so If someone is rude, or offends you, simply ignore them and if you can, block them. Then again if you are over 30, you would be better looking for 30 plus dating sites.

With all single dating services online , learn to trust your gut instinct, it may be right! If it doesn't feel right to you, it normally isn't. Move on, or do some more research into the person, proceed with care. Ask lots of questions. If you think you are dealing with someone who is already in a relationship or even married (unfortunately they're out there), ask for his or her home telephone number, then call them between the hours of 7pm-10pm, this is when a married person will find it extremely difficult to answer the phone.
So, if you're looking for the best places to meet single men , or the best place to meet women , good luck and I hope you find your perfect Mr or Mrs Right.