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• Exercise the same precautions online as you would offline. Whether responding to an ad on the bulletin board at your local yoga studio, in your newspaper or online, be cautious.
• Choose a public place such as a cafe when meeting someone for the first time, and ensure other people are around.
• Take a person with you to meetings.
• Tell a friend or family member where you're going, and keep a cell phone on you.
• Always trust your instincts.
• Never post or give out your address, phone number or meeting place online.
• Use private e-mail after first contact.
• Don't let anyone pick you up or drop you off at home.
• If anything seems suspicious, cease all contact and notify site moderators.
Source: Craigslist.org; College Nannies & Tutors
