Dating websites
Adults who belong to dating websites should take care to meet up with the person in a public place and should tell someone where they are going and when they expect to be back. It's often a good idea to remind people of your mobile number before you go.

Meeting up - children
Children need to take even more care and should NEVER go alone to meet someone who has become a friend via the Internet.

Meeting up - teens
Teenagers may try to go it alone and are often easily convinced the person they met online is a trustworthy friend. Anyone you meet online is still a stranger. It is extremely important that teenagers arrange the meeting with your assistance and NEVER EVER go alone. Be open Encourage your child or teenager to chat to you about their online friends. It is very important that there is no secrecy around Internet use.

Buddy lists
Buddy lists are online address books. You can add people to your list and 'allow' them to invite you to chat when they are online. You can also 'ban', 'ignore' or 'remove' people who have caused you annoyance. It is a good way of managing your online friendships.