The article made me realize that most of the participants were in denial about the risks that online dating can bring. Sexually transmitted diseases and serial killers are a topic that needs to be taken into greater consideration. The fact that they said they were trying to protect their family members shows that deep down they know the risk of online dating. People need to be more aware of the risks simply by using common sense. The only difference is when it's time to meet those people face to face from behind the computer. General meeting with people present online. Security measures should be taken by online websites to avoid scammers. As stated earlier, they are already vulnerable looking for a real relationship and need to be careful