Don't Let Your Guard Down
So you were able to locate a missing boyfriend or missing girlfriend from years and years ago online. You both decide to meet for a date. You may think you are safe because this is someone you once knew. But just because you once knew someone doesn't mean you should let your guard down.

Remember that many sexual assaults are committed by someone known to the victim. In fact, according to the Council on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, in 50 percent of sexual assault cases, the victim knows the attacker and experts say this number is even higher due to unreported offenses.

Therefore, follow the same dating precautions you would if you had met your date online and never laid eyes on him or her before in your life -- meet in a public place, make sure someone knows where you are and avoid alcoholic beverages.