6 Things You Should Do When Meeting Someone Overseas

You’ve met this great guy online and feel like it’s time to meet. It’s exciting and exhilarating but slow down! Meeting someone online has never been easier however it’s time to proceed with caution. Meeting someone overseas is a big step.

Online dating is one of the most popular ways to meet a partner and it’s opened up the world in a way that nothing else ever has. This also means being exposed to a lot more danger than ever before.

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Bad things can happen anywhere but it’s important to take steps to protect yourself physically and financially. Here are the 6 things you should do when meeting someone overseas.

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Leave a Record of Where You Will Be

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What information to leave should include copies of your passport, travel documents, addresses where you will be staying, and who you will be with. If this changes while you are traveling, update someone at home with the information.

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Set Check-In Times with a Trusted Friend

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Take Steps to Protect Yourself

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Register with Your Embassy and Foreign Affairs Department

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