...And that's the usual format the success stories on web-based dating sites follow. Oh come on, let's be realistic. Yes, maybe we can make room for the cases where everything turned out fine and dandy, but you can never be too sure. Internet dating can be perilous and the dangers can sneak up on you in many ways.

Email is the most common way people hook up over the net and people often make the mistake of giving out their real addresses. God knows who you're giving that email address to, so don't! Aside from email, giving out any personal details can make you vulnerable to stalkers, creeps, perverts, or just about anyone with a sick agenda in mind. So let's not get way too personal.

Date absolutely for free? Meet the love of your life in seven days? Just give us your credit card number! Oops. Hold on there. Before entering those precious digits into that form, remember that everything, even those advertised as free, comes with a price. Sorry, Internet dating sites weren't put up by charitable institutions. These sites are lucrative money-making businesses created for your convenience alright, but you still have to shell out those hard-earned dollars.