Alleged serial killer Bruce McArthur, who is charged with killing five men in Toronto, was also known to be active on dating sites. As it happens, some sex workers have excellent practices on hand for screening people they meet online. Trust your gut. Then, google their phone number.
Sometimes a Facebook profile will even be attached to a phone number. Location and transportation control. Look at all their social media accounts, including LinkedIn. Ask for a "safe call" from a friend. Think about excuses you can give to potentially get out of a situation. Have someone call you and make an excuse for why you have to leave, such as saying you have to go watch their pet or child or that there is an emergency.
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