I would think that all of that is a given

The news has given us too many accounts of meetings that didn't go well, to not be cautious. That goes for strangers offline as well. Most people don't wear a sign saying, "Yes I am an ax murderer". Caution is the operative word.

Ok. Hello. My profile is real. My pics are up to date. My real name is Marsane.
I have helped a few souls from this site literally. No fear.
Yes, better to be safe.

Umn, pics and age and country and credit card number and criminal record check and anything else you didn't rule out then, at least that's what everybody who talks with me asks in their first two messages! ;)