Online Dating: Protecting Your Love Ones

A friend of mine was murdered last July 31, 2010. He was found dead in his own room. What was so alarming was, his place was secured. I want to share this because he was also a victim of an online dating gone wrong.

Now I cannot help but be paranoid about the safety of my family. I read a lot of criminal stories at www.crimelibrary.com, and Mark’s brutal death could have made it there if he was in the US. I have watched (and still is) NCIS, CSI, & Bones episodes on cable solving crimes such as this. I’ve read so many criminal/detective stuff pocketbooks way back when I started to learn reading. It was brutal because he was shot at the back of his head and his arm was twisted, too. It’s a sign of a struggle, and it could also mean, more than 1 person was there in the room.

My sister emailed me that someone sent her a message on facebook inviting her to go to a photoshoot with a pre-registration payment. She has aspirations of becoming a model or an actress, and I told her that I would not mind that. And I would definitely not be the one to block her path if she wants to. I support her all the way. It just made me more cautious because it was just an email through Facebook and she has to pay just to be part of a photoshoot that she was INVITED to attend.

So I told her that I don’t mind you following your dreams as long as you’re careful. I reminded her to make sure that my dad’s with her when she goes there, or maybe my aunt or anyone older than her who she trusts and someone she knows who could protect her from harm. I told her to make sure that always inform us or the family or her friends where she goes, what she is doing (especially if she cannot go home early), who she’s with when going out.

I have also advised my younger sister to always text my dad or anyone in the family if she has arrived to where she has to go or if she’s home already. That way, if she went missing, or can’t go home at the usual time, we would likely worry because it would be unusual for her not to let us know where she was or what she was doing. That would definitely ring the bell, and hopefully, save her in case something does happen to her.

I am praying harder for their safety and mine, too. Anything can happen in this world, and we don’t know who’s going to be  next. I reminded her of what happened to my friend, Mark. I was really scared for her safety. I don’t want anything to happen to them.

So to all of you, always remind your love ones of their safety and what they should do. There’s nothing wrong with having fun and going out with friends as long as your family is well informed.

So don’t take it the wrong way if our parents, grandparents, older sisters/brothers, aunts, uncles are very protective of us. It’s not only a conscience issue, but the thought of losing you would definitely affect them. It only shows how much they love us.

I know I can’t protect them all the time, but at least I could put caution in their minds. And I pray and hope to God that they will always be safe and healthy, and happy. Click on the Things To Remember link to give you more tips on being safe when dating online.

THINGS TO REMEMBER

Does True Love Really Wait?

There are a lot of arguments everywhere about what true love is. We have grown in a world where sex and love are mixed in together that sometimes they really couldn’t distinguish if it was really love. Blessed are those who stayed in love even after having sex before marriage, and getting married afterwards.

What are you thoughts? Read on by clicking below. 

Does True Love Really Wait?

Scammers targeting the lonely and vulnerable through Dating Sites

Last night I watched a show on SBS (Australia) relating to the increase of Scammers using Dating Sites to lure the lonely and vulnerable into handing over Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars. I must say, that my heart went out to those who had been scammed, one gentleman who had recently lost his wife had even mortgaged his house!!

This is indeed a worry and one that definitely needs to be addressed, they use fake files using people who are shall we say 'Attractive to look at'!!!! They are either in the Military, Business Executives, Divorced or Widowed, claim to have no children and travel a lot. They are extremely clever and obviously work in teams.
Using dummy documents and Government Certificates that look legit, it is a Multi Billion Dollar business world wide.

Our Authorities here are doing their best to crack down on these cruel heartless monsters (as that's what they are)! In an effort to save those from being the next victims. But they can only do so much, it is also up to the various Dating Sites to put in stricter protocol, as well as the individuals using the site.

When someone starts asking for money that in itself, should be a red flag, regardless of what they say and especially if Western Union is their preferred method.   Though that doesn't mean to say the the major banks haven't been used also!

At BBeez40lpus.net and BBeez40plus.com.au we have, to the best of our ability put in place methods to wean out those who are undesirable. Baring in mind that BBeez40plus isn't a dating site as such

A description of what we are all about it written below please take the time to read it and if you feel that this is something that you are looking for then please sign up, being a new site we'd love to help you on your journey of discovery, seeking out people of like kind

In love and light always

Bettyblue

BBeez 40plus a companionship site you can trust

This site is specifically for those who are genuinely seeking people of
like kind for companionship/friendship
or a little Romance but without the commitment

The Administrator of Bbeez40plus doesn't want the site to be seen as a dating site, thereby giving false expectations to those yearning for a committed relationship

This idea came to fruition a while ago, realising that NOT everybody is keen to venture down that path and for a number of reasons.

1.They're tired of all the hype and fake files that come with a lot of dating sites.
2.They're happy with their current lifestyle & are set in their ways
3.They're just happy to socialise on a very casual level
4.They may be looking for TRUE meaningful PLATONIC friendships
5.They're looking for friendships which may lead to benefits with strict mutual guidelines

Hence the idea with BBeez40plus is to give those who are GENUINE and
SINCERE an opportunity to meet people of like kind with similar interests to themselves either singularly or in a group environment.

Knowing that there are many BBeez (Baby Boomer's) & those over 40 who were extremely creative, fun loving and shall we say Adventurous in their day!!
It's purely to give members a chance to communicate and express freely their thoughts and views.
The Administrator wants to highlight the importance of being open and honest at the start, so as to eliminate any misunderstandings as to the true nature of the site. That's not to say that over time, some may find that they are ready, to take it to the next level, if this does occur then you have our blessings..:-)

As membership increases numerous functions, dinners, social events will be organised throughout the year, so all can meet in a safe environment and with the filtering system, we will to the best of our ability eliminate any undesirables

So if you believe in the BBeez vision then become a member and help spread the light

http://www.bbeez40plus.net/
http://www.bbeez40plus.com.au