I need some help on internet dating....?

I've always wanted to try internet dating, so i asked one of my yahoo friends out, he said yes, but I am not completely sure if the things he is telling about himself are true or not... what should I do? things I should watch out for.. ? anything?

I need some help on internet dating....?
Internet dating is no different when it comes to safety. However, knowing the person’s first and last name you can run searches if safety is a major concern. You can Google the person, and a lot of times you will find out a lot from just that. Also if you search on 411.com directory, you can find out where he lives and who he lives with (if he is married, the wife is listed at the same address with the same telephone number). You can search court records on line in his local court to see if he is actually divorced (if he says so), because he can actually be separated, you can find out if he has children (some people lie about having children, you can find out about his moral character, for instance if he has been sued in small claims court, and what it was for, unlawful detainer (eviction) lawsuits etc. Many times, in Google search his company name will come up if he is listed in the company directory. If he’s had any television appearances or commentaries in press, etc. you may be able to find that out. Good luck!
Reply:Hi, i had profile in dating site, it is not bad, and i found many friends with whom i have friendly relationship already 3 years, but you have to be care full about scammers. and if you like some picture, check in special sites if person is nor scammer or cheater.. and good luck!! Many my friends found second half by Internet and already married, but of course need some chemistry;-)
Reply:I've dated people in person I met online. To me it's safer than meeting at a bar. Just meet him in a public place at first and don't tell him it's "to go on a date", just say that he's a good friend and you want to meet in person. You don't want the guy to think you want him straight off. I did that one time... you know, had this online "crush" (like 8 years ago. lol) and then I met the guy in person and he was all hittin' on me but he wasn't very attractive at all, but it wasn't just his looks, it was more about how he kept implying that I was going to do him (I never said such a thing). Anyhoot, good luck :-). I'm dating someone now that I met on myspace. We're going out at 7 p.m. tonight, actually. :-p He isn't really that cute, but he's nice, so I'm giving him a chance.
Reply:Some of the risks are the same as if you met him at a club. Things to watch out for, if he changes his stories says one thing and later contradicts himself. If you feel he is not being honest or has to think things over before answering. Those are signs of someone lying.
Reply:Be sensible, and meet at a neutral location. Tell a friend where you are going. Never give him your address. You should be wary if he doesn't want to get together at weekends. Also, check his ring finger for a tan line where he took the wedding ring off. You can check the Megan's Law site to see if he isn't a sex offender. You can also google or Yahoo his name and see what pop's up. Other than that basically time will tell. Good luck and have fun!