It is perfectly fine to reveal your first name in the early stages of your correspondence with an internet stranger. Beyond that, however, please use caution. Think to yourself, is it prudent to tell someone who you don't know from Adam (or Eve!) your last name,your personal email address, your home address, your work address or your telephone number? (The correct answer is NO). Until you feel extremely comfortable with the other person, it is best to use your nick name which was designed for that purpose.
Remember you are talking and communicating with someone over the internet. Unfortunatly there are people who will not be totally honest with you. There is no way that you will be able to tell if this person is being honest until you take the time to get to know each other. Take your time this could be the most important decision you make in your lifetime! If this person is sincere they will understand. We at Mindanao Heart want you to have an enjoyable experience meeting new people, but above all please be careful and safe! Honesty is still the best policy. Let's face it, when you are typing away from a distance, it is easy to mislead (that's a euphemism, we really mean LIE!) about yourself. Honesty breeds honesty. Stick to the truth and, chances are, the other person will follow suit. Take your time, get to know this person and follow your instincts and remember it is easy to be blinded by feelings and emotions.
Have you ever spoken to a business contact on the phone - and then when you met them, they looked entirely different from the way you had pictured? Exchanging a current photo (not the one taken at the beach 20 years ago when you were young, skinny and cute!) is a good way to determine whether you are attracted to the other person. But it is a good safety measure too.
Try to exchange new photos other than the ones posted at the site. This will make for a honest and lasting relationship. Use our a/v messenger then you will see that person as they are in real life. Mindanao Heart has the lastest technology in instant messenger with audio and video! What we are trying to stress is honesty and safety! It is not a smart idea to be alone with someone you have just met. When arranging your first (or even second or third) meeting with a person, make it clear that you intend to meet in a public place and arrange all transportation on your own. It is also wise to advise a friend or relative where you will be. Do not let anyone pressure you into doing anything you are not comfortable doing.
Remember you are meeting someone you think you know. Use caution until you really know them. We wish you all the best in finding that special person. If you have any questions or need any advice please feel free to contact us at any time at: admin@mindanaoheart.com and we will reply and try to help in any way that we can. We have ways to check on some things for you. Please stay safe and use caution! If anyone ask you for money early on in a relationship use caution and get to know that person first. Which takes a little time. Unfortunately there are people who will try and scam you and no matter how much we try and protect our members from this, "it will happen". These types of people prey on people who are lonely and wanting to honestly find someone to share their lifes with. So if you start to hear the sad stories as soon as you meet someone about needing money this should be a red flag! and you should proceed with caution. But by all means if you feel you know this person and want to help them this is fine.
If you feel someone is using our site for fraud please notify us and we will investigate it and take care of it immediately! You may contact us at: admin@mindanaoheart.com | 
