Just remember as much as you want to stay safe and have no trouble, it's just as important to us too. I personally ask for picture of ID (all info can be covered except face and name) and a picture with you holding ID to your face to make sure it's you. I have allot of guys that don't mind, but there's a few that do and that's fine I just let them know that when they have a verifiable reliable reference I would love to see them and tell them good day.
Some girls will take the chance and just see you based on social media, and so on. But know if you can find at least one well known girl that's not into drama and have had issues or what ever and get through her screening, it should be pretty easy after that. JUST make sure that she's reference friendly because some girls don't like to share and won't help you or the other girl out and then your back at square one.