Stories, that no one wants to experience:

The date

Lily (16) is looking for a partner on the internet and gets to know a handsome, charming and intelligent Romeo on Facebook. He is 18 years old and desperately wants to meet her. Lily has fallen in love with him and agrees to a meeting. At the rendezvous, however, she does not recognize Romeo at first, because he is someone completely different and much older than the person she met on Facebook. She is appalled at her naivety and beats a hasty retreat.

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TIP: Be careful about internet dating

Be wary of internet acquaintances and do not believe everything they say. You can never be sure who such people actually are and what they really want. So be careful when meeting them. Always meet in a busy public place such as a cafe.

Further information

Insafe: European Network of Awareness Centres - Chat
Department of Education and Skills (Ireland)
Cybercrime Coordination Unit Switzerland (CYCO) - Registration Form