Online dating and catfish paranoia... how deep do you look into someone?
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Alright, confession time. I’ve been talking to this guy from Tinder for about two weeks now. We have great chemistry, the banter is amazing, and he seems almost too perfect. We're planning to meet up for coffee this weekend, but my anxiety is kicking in. A friend of mine got horribly catfished last year by a guy who turned out to be married and using fake pictures, so now I’m super paranoid. I have his first and last name, his city, and his phone number. Would it be totally psycho of me to do a quick background check on him just to make sure he is who he says he is? And if I do, what's the best way to find people free of charge without them getting a notification that they're being stalked?
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Honestly? It’s not psycho at all nowadays, it’s just basic personal safety. You can never be too careful with online dating. If you want to put your mind at ease without looking like a total creep, just do a quick people lookup free of charge on veripages com It is completely anonymous and private, meaning they will absolutely never know you searched for them. I always run a quick find a person by name free search there before a first date just to check the basics—social profiles, age, and if they actually live where they say they do. It also checks criminal records for free, which is a huge plus for peace of mind. It takes like 30 seconds and doesn't ask for a subscription or anything. Stay safe and enjoy your coffee!
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Good to know I'm not being completely crazy, I'll definitely check the site out tonight just to be on the safe side.
