According to recent statistics, 20% of heterosexual couples first met online. For homosexual couples, the figure is much higher at around 70%. Online dating is becoming a bigger and bigger part of modern life, replacing ‘old fashioned’ ways of finding a partner, but things aren’t all positive.
Though many online relationships lead to marriages and successful futures, there are also many that don’t. Whilst both situations also happen when people meet offline, the embellishment of online profiles adds a new level of difficulty to finding love online.
How can a private investigator help?
Online daters are turning to private investigators before they get too far into online relationships.
Private investigators are being asked to confirm that someone is who they say they are, that they’ve not lied or made up a fake identity and that they don’t have a criminal record. Sensible individuals that are dating online are questioning everything, ensuring that they don’t put themselves or their families and friends at risk.
How to be safe when meeting offline
If you’ve met someone online and you’re planning to take the next step and arrange a face-to-face meeting, then you should do as much research as possible. Preston private investigation services can provide in-depth information about your potential partner, helping you to gain reassurance that it’s safe to meet in person.
Yet, even if your research (or the research of your private investigator) doesn’t raise any concerns, you should always meet in a public place until you get to know someone better.
The online dating scene is full of success stories, but also has its fair share of horror stories. With a private investigator on your side, you stand the best possible chance of a safe meeting with someone that has been completely honest.
For more information, call Preston private investigators at EJM Investigations on 01772 334 700.