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Finding Friends

Stay safe online

James Goffin 31/07/2006, 12:59 PM

The Finding Friends forum is a great way of catching up with old friends and relatives and is generally a fun and safe place to visit - but remember when posting that your message is visible to anyone that visits. In addition, remember people are free to use nicknames and may not be who they say they are.

For that reason, always think twice before including:

your email address
your telephone number
your postal address
personal details like your mother's maiden name which may be used as a security check by banks

If you decide to meet anyone in person after chatting on the forum - even if it is someone you knew before - always:

meet in a public place
take a friend with you
tell a friend about the meeting

If you have any concerns about a message on the forum please use the Report Post link to let us know or email us at web@eveningstar.co.uk