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Internet Safety Month may be over for 2009, but that doesn’t lessen our responsibilities to help protect students all year round. To spread the word about Internet Safety, here’s a list of resources on all the hottest topics.

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To spread the word about Internet Safety, here’s a list of resources on all the hottest topics.

Protect Children from Online Predators

HOW DO ONLINE PREDATORS WORK? HOW CAN PARENTS MINIMIZE RISKS? WHAT TO DO IF TARGETED.
http://www.bewebaware.ca/english/OnlinePredators.aspx

ANATOMY OF A REAL CASE
http://www.katiesplace.org/predators/paul_brown.html

ONLINE PREDATORS: HELP MINIMIZE THE RISK
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/family/guidelines/predators.mspx

ONLINE PREDATOR GROOMING PROCESS
http://www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/buffalo/4h/documents/TheInternetPredatorGroo…

FACTS ABOUT ONLINE PREDATORS
http://www.familysafecomputers.org/predators.htm

INTERNET PREDATOR NEWSWATCH
http://predatornews.blogspot.com/

PROFILE OF A PREDATOR
http://kids.yahoo.com/parents/online-safety/1706/7–Profile of an Online…

PROFILE OF A POTENTIAL VICTIM
http://kids.yahoo.com/parents/online-safety/1706/6–Profile of a Potenti…

HOW TO RECOGNIZE GROOMING
http://kids.yahoo.com/parents/online-safety/1706/3–How to Recognize Gro…

METHODS OF PREDATORS
http://kids.yahoo.com/parents/online-safety/1706/4–Methods of Predators

GROOMING TACTICS, SIGNS TO WATCH FOR, HOW TO PROTECT CHILDREN
http://www.inksell.com/onlinepredators.html

Keep Kids Safe from Cyberbullies and Harassment

FACTS ABOUT CYBERBULLYING
http://www.familysafecomputers.org/bullying.htm

EDUCATOR’S GUIDE TO CYBERBULLYING AND THREATS
http://www.cyberbully.org/cyberbully/docs/cbcteducator.pdf

TIPS ON HOW TO RESPOND - EDUCATORS
http://www.adl.org/education/cyberbullying/tips.asp#educators

TIPS ON HOW TO RESPOND - PARENTS
http://www.adl.org/education/cyberbullying/tips.asp#family

GLOSSARY OF CYBERBULLYING TERMS
http://www.adl.org/education/curriculum_connections/cyberbullying/

Glossary%20of%20Cyberbullying%20Terms.pdf

STAND UP! - WHAT EVERY PARENT NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT CYBERBULLYING
http://www.unicel.com/standup/pdf/StandUpGuide.pdf

WHAT IS CYBERBULLYING?
http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/what_is_cyberbullying_exactly.html

TYPES OF CYBERBULLIES
http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/educators/howdoyouhandleacyberbully.html

PARRY AFTAB’S GUIDE FOR SCHOOLS
http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/educators/guide_for_schools.html

QUICK GUIDE TO RESPONDING - PARENTS
http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/parents/guide.html

WHAT’S THE PARENTS ROLE?
http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/prevention/parents_role.html

WHAT’S THE SCHOOL’S ROLE?
http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/prevention/schools_role.html

NETIQUETTE
http://www.ccmostwanted.com/topics/netiquette.htm

http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/tweens/msparrysguidetonetiquette.html

http://www.wiredsafety.org/internet101/netiquette.html

ARTICLE - DIGITAL “SEXPLOITATION”: AN EXTREME EXAMPLE OF CYBERBULLYING
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29036884

TAKING SCREENSHOTS TO CAPTURE EVIDENCE OF CYBERBULLYING
http://cyberbullying.us/making_cyberbullying_screenshots.pdf

VIDEOS - “KITCHEN”, “TALENT SHOW”
http://www.ncpc.org/cyberbullying

CYBERBULLYING - WHAT PARENTS CAN DO
http://www.bewebaware.ca/english/CyberBullying.aspx

ABOUT CYBERBULLYING - PARENTS, EDUCATORS
http://www.connectsafely.org/articles–advice/safety-advice-articles/abo…

10 WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN FROM CYBERBULLIES
http://familyinternet.about.com/od/computingsafetyprivacy/tp/stop_cyberb…

PARENT’S GUIDE TO CYBERBULLYING - ABOUT.COM
http://familyinternet.about.com/od/computingsafetyprivacy/a/cyberbully.htm

STATE LEGISLATION REGARDING CYBERBULLYING
http://www.kidsbesafeonline.com/state-legislation.html

Look Out for Identity Thieves

THE FACTS ABOUT IDENTITY THEFT
http://www.familysafecomputers.org/idtheft.htm

AVOIDING IDENTITY THEFT
http://www.fraud.org/tips/internet/idtheftavoid.htm

PROTECTING YOURSELF AND YOUR INFORMATION AGAINST INTRUDERS
http://www.idtheftcenter.org/artman2/publish/c_tips/Fact_Sheet_119_-_Dir…

ONGUARD ONLINE - IDENTITY THEFT QUICK TIPS
http://www.onguardonline.gov/topics/identity-theft.aspx

GAME
http://www.onguardonline.gov/games/id-theft-faceoff.aspx

TAKE CHARGE: FIGHTING BACK AGAINST IDENTITY THEFT
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/idtheft/idt04.shtm

ABOUT IDENTITY THEFT - FTC
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/consumers/about-identity-t…

RECOVERING FROM IDENTITY THEFT
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/consumers/defend.html

IF YOUR INFORMATION HAS BEEN COMPROMISED BUT HAS NOT YET BEEN MISUSED
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/consumers/compromised.html

VIDEO - FTC
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/video/avoid-identity-theft…

CONNECT SAFELY - PROTECT YOURSELF FROM ID THEFT
http://www.connectsafely.org/articles–advice/safety-advice-articles/pro…

QWEST - IDENTITY THEFT FOR TEENS
http://www.qwest.com/highwayqwest/identitytheft/index.html

IDENTITY THEFT RESOURCE CENTER - INFORMATION, VIDEOS, GAMES
http://www.idtheftcenter.org/teen/teen.html

HOW IDENTITY THEFT WORKS @ HOW STUFF WORKS
http://money.howstuffworks.com/identity-theft4.htm

Filter Inappropriate Sites

WHAT’S OUT THERE
http://facethejury.com

http://hotornot.com

http://spinthebottle.com

http://ratemypicture.com

TEEN SAFE SITES
http://www.funsites.com/ki-teens.html

KID SAFE SEARCH SITES
http://www.sldirectory.com/searchf/kidsafe.html

GOOGLE SAFE SEARCH AND OTHER FAMILY FRIENDLY SEARCH ENGINES
http://www.safesearchweb.com/google.html

REPORT INAPPROPRIATE CONTENT
http://www.socialproject.com/onlinesafety.html

AVOID ADULT SITES
http://www.socialproject.com/onlinesafety.html

UNINTENDED ADVENTURES IN BROWSING - TYPO SQUATTING
http://www.mcafee.com/us/local_content/misc/threat_center/msj_unintended…

TYPO SQUATTING
http://www.mcafee.com/us/about/press/corporate/2007/20071120_121500_u.html

TYPO SQUATTING - PROTECT YOURSELF
http://www.mcafee.com/us/security_insights/archived/oct_2008/si_oct5_08….

TYPO SQUATTING - WIRED SAFETY
http://www.wiredsafety.org/law/copyrights/typosquatting/index.html

KEYWORD SEARCHES - BAIT AND SWITCH
http://www.wiredsafety.org/law/copyrights/typosquatting/typosquatting.html

POP UPS
http://www.wiredsafety.org/safety/personal_information_safety/pop_ups/in…

VIOLENT AND HATEFUL CONTENT
http://www.bewebaware.ca/english/violent.aspx

PORNOGRAPHY
http://www.bewebaware.ca/english/pornography.aspx

AVOID CRIMINAL WEB SITES
http://www.getsafeonline.org/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=1125

BLOCKING INAPPROPRIATE SITES
http://www.felgall.com/brsgen16.htm

HOW TO BLOCK CERTAIN WEBSITES FROM CHILDREN
http://www.amitbhawani.com/blog/how-to-block-websites-children-parental-…

PARENTAL CONTROL - WINDOWS VISTA
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/help/585539d0-0862-41e4-9…

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/8a89515b-caba-48f9-a…

http://www.microsoft.com/protect/products/family/vista.mspx

PARENTAL CONTROL TOOLBAR: FREE FILTERING TOOL
http://www.parentalcontrolbar.org/

HOW TO USE PARENTAL CONTROLS ON IE EXPLORER
http://www.ehow.com/how_2033277_use-parental-controls.html

KID-FRIENDLY SITES
http://www.bewebaware.ca/english/KidFriendlySearchEngines.aspx

VIOLENT, HATEFUL CONTENT
http://www.bewebaware.ca/english/violent.aspx

MISINFORMATION
http://www.bewebaware.ca/english/misinformation.aspx

PORNOGRAPHY
http://www.bewebaware.ca/english/pornography.aspx

Prevent Internet Addiction

ARE YOUR KIDS ADDICTED TO THE INTERNET?
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/family/activities/addict.mspx

HOW DO I KNOW? - TESTS
http://netaddiction.com/resources/internet_addiction_test.htm

http://psychcentral.com/quizzes/netaddiction.htm

http://counsellingresource.com/quizzes/internet-addiction-parents/index….

WHAT IS INTERNET ADDICTION?
http://netaddiction.com/whatis.htm

HELPGUIDE.ORG
http://helpguide.org/mental/internet_cybersex_addiction.htm

SIGNS OF ADDICTION
http://www.connectsafely.org/articles–advice/safety-advice-articles/sig…

SYMPTOMS
http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=3831&cn=66

TREATMENT
http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=3832&cn=66

WRAPPED UP IN THE WEB
http://www.sue-scheff.net/

TIPS FOR PARENTS
http://www.bewebaware.ca/english/internetaddiction.aspx

http://www.ikeepsafe.org/PRC/topics/?action=display_article&article_id=126

ARTICLE WITH VIDEO
http://www.connectwithkids.com/tipsheet/2008/412_nov25/thisweek/081126_a…

VIDEO GAME ADDICTION
http://www.video-game-addiction.org/internet-addictions-teens.html

STOP YOUR CHILD’S INTERNET ADDICTION
http://www.free-press-release.com/news/200902/1234126419.html

OTHER RESOURCES
http://www.virtual-addiction.com/

Expose the Dangers of Video and Photo Sites

THE FACTS ABOUT ONLINE VIDEO
http://www.familysafecomputers.org/webvideo.htm

TEENS CHARGED FOR NUDE PICS ON PHONE
http://www.upi.com/top_News/2009/01/13/Teens_charged_for_nude_pics_on_ph…

TEENS NUDE PHOTOS GET UNEXPECTED RESULTS
http://www.boston.com/news/education/k_12/articles/2008/12/10/teens_nude…

3 TEENS AVOID CHARGES OVER NUDE PHOTOS
http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2009/01/3_teens_avoid_charges…

Child Porn Laws Used Against Kids Who Photograph Themselves
http://blog.wired.com/27bstroke6/2009/01/kids.html

FELONY CHARGES FOR TEEN IN NUDE PHOTO POSTING
http://www.netfamilynews.org/2008/05/felony-charges-for-teen-in-nude-pho…

TIPS FOR TEENS
http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/sextech/PDF/5_Things.pdf

SEX & TECH SURVEY
http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/sextech/PDF/SexTech_Summary.pdf

LAWS REGARDING POSTING OF NUDE PICS OF TEENS - CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
http://www.adultweblaw.com/laws/childporn.htm

http://www.lorenavedon.com/laws.htm

http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/ceos/citizensguide_porn.html

“SEXTING” - NUDE PHOTO SHARING
http://www.connectsafety.org/articles-advice/safety-advice-articles/is-s…

http://www.connectsafety.org/articles–advice/safety-adfice-articles-nud…

PSA FROM AD COUNCIL - THINK BEFORE YOU POST
http://www.adcouncil.org/default.aspx?id=56

FLICKR SAFETY GUIDE
http://info.yahoo.com/safely/us/yahoo/flickr/

FLICKR COMMUNITY GUIDELINES
http://www.flickr.com/guidelines.gne

FLICKR GROUP DISCUSSION
http://www.flickr.com/groups/central/discuss/33903/

PHOTO BUCKET CONTENT SAFETY
http://pic.photobucket.com/about_us/mediakit/8.22DSContentSafety.pdf

PHOTO BUCKET TERMS OF USE
http://photobucket.com/terms

YOUTUBE SAFETY RESOURCES
http://help.youtube.com/support/youtube/bin/request.py?contact_type=abuse

YOUTUBE COMMUNITY GUIDELINES
http://www.youtube.com/t/community_guidelines

10 TIPS FOR SHARING VIDEO - CONNECT SAFELY
http://www.connectsafely.org/safety-tips/safety-tips/top-10-safety-tips-…

STAY SAFE WHEN POSTING VIDEO ONLINE
http://www.connectsafely.org/articles–advice/safety-advice-articles/sta…

SHARING AND POSTING - DON’T BELIEVE THE TYPE
http://tcs.cybertipline.com/knowthedangers8.htm

WATCH THIS VIDEO, PARENTS
http://www.connectsafely.org/articles–advice/safety-advice-articles/wat…

SHARING PHOTOS SAFELY
http://www.look-both-ways.com/waag/waag_sharing_photos_safely11.htm

SHARING VIDEOS SAFELY
http://www.look-both-ways.com/waag/waag_sharing_videos_online13.htm

Prevent Online Gambling Issues

INTERNET GAMBLING AND YOUR KIDS
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/family/activities/gambling.mspx

ONLINE GAMBLING - TIPS FOR PARENTS
http://www.bewebaware.ca/english/gambling.aspx

PROBLEM GAMBLING WARNING SIGNS
http://www.look-both-ways.com/waag/waag_online_gambling19.htm

ARTICLES
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/youth/jan-june05/gambling_6-20.html

http://onlinecasinosuite.com/casino-news/sept07/teens-poker-2009.html

http://www.fazeteen.com/reallife/articles/teengambling.htm

SAFETEENS
http://www.safeteens.com/teen-gambling/

INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR YOUTH GAMBLING PROBLEMS AND HIGH RISK BEHAVIORS
http://www.youthgambling.com/

NATIONAL COUNCIL ON PROBLEM GAMBLING
http://www.ncpgambling.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3741

WANNABET - WEBSITE FOR KIDS ABOUT GAMBLING
http://www.wannabet.org/

YOUTHBET - WEBSITE FOR YOUTH ABOUT GAMBLING
http://www.youthbet.net/main.php?username=12401498409700&password=439701…

ARTICLES
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/youth/jan-june05/gambling_6-20.html

http://onlinecasinosuite.com/casino-news/sept07/teens-poker-2009.html

http://www.fazeteen.com/reallife/articles/teengambling.htm

VIDEO
http://www.co.lane.or.us/prevention/gambling/youth_video.htm

YOUTH GAMBLING BROCHURE
http://www.co.lane.or.us/prevention/gambling/Docs/youth-gambling-brochur…

ONLINE GAMBLING ADDICTION
http://www.netaddiction.com/resources/online_gambling_addiction.html

OTHER RESOURCES
http://www.bewebaware.ca/english/gambling.aspx

http://www.robertperkinson.com/teen_gambling.htm

Protect Computer Data

LEGITIMATE INFORMATION ABOUT VIRUSES
http://www.ca.com/us/anti-virus.aspx

http://www.virusbtn.com/index

FREE, ONLINE VIRUS SCANS
http://housecall.trendmicro.com

http://freescan.mcafee.com

http://security.symantec.com

COMPUTER SECURITY @ ONGUARD ONLINE (ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE, ANTI-SPYWARE, FIREWALLS)
http://www.onguardonline.gov/topics/computer-security.aspx

FIREWALL GUIDES
http://www.firewallguide.com/

http://www.firewall-net.com/

AVG (ANTI-VIRUS) FREE DOWNLOAD
http://free.avg.com/

STRONG PASSWORDS - MICROSOFT
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/yourself/password/create.mspx

THE SIMPLEST SECURITY GUIDE TO BETTER PASSWORDS
http://www.securityfocus.com/infocus/1537

TIPS ON CREATING PASSWORDS FOR TEENS AND TWEENS
http://siblog.mcafee.com/?p=329

FIREWALLS-MICROSOFT
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/bank/firewalls.mspx

VIRUSES-MICROSOFT
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/bank/RecognizeVirus.mspx

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/129972

WHAT CAN I DO TO SECURE MY HOME COMPUTER?
http://www.cert.org/homeusers/HomeComputerSecurity/

TYPES OF VIRUSES
http://www.spamlaws.com/virus-comtypes.html

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/different-types-of-computer-viruses.html

http://www.spamlaws.com/virus-types.html

HOW STUFF WORKS - VIRUSES
http://www.howstuffworks.com/virus.htm

HOW STUFF WORKS - FIREWALLS
http://www.howstuffworks.com/search.php?terms=firewalls

PROTECTING YOUR COMPUTER
http://security.getnetwise.org/

BASIC RULES FOR COMPUTER SAFETY
http://www.ts.vcu.edu/security/student.html#Basic_Rules_for_Safe_Computing

SECURITY BASICS FOR HOME COMPUTING
http://netsecurity.about.com/cs/generalsecurity/a/aa100803.htm

HOW FIREWALLS WORK
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/firewall1.htm

Surf Safely with Browsers

THE FACTS ABOUT SEARCH ENGINES
http://www.familysafecomputers.org/searchengines.htm

GOOGLE SAFE BROWSING
http://www.google.com/tools/firefox/safebrowsing/

PARENTAL CONTROL TOOLBAR: FREE FILTERING TOOL
http://www.parentalcontrolbar.org/

HOW TO USE PARENTAL CONTROLS ON IE EXPLORER
http://www.ehow.com/how_2033277_use-parental-controls.html

EFFECTIVE ONLINE SEARCHING
http://www.bewebaware.ca/english/EffectiveOnline.aspx

KID-FRIENDLY SITES
http://www.bewebaware.ca/english/KidFriendlySearchEngines.aspx

KID SAFE SEARCH SITES
http://www.sldirectory.com/searchf/kidsafe.html

GOOGLE SAFE SEARCH AND OTHER FAMILY FRIENDLY SEARCH ENGINES
http://www.safesearchweb.com/google.html

WEB SURFING TIPS
http://www.commonsense.com/internet-safety-guide/web-surfing.php

SAFETY FIRST - INTERNET EXPLORER @ HOW STUFF WORKS
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/internet-explorer-82.htm

WHAT’S NEW WITH INTERNET EXPLORER 8 @ HOW STUFF WORKS
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/internet-explorer-8.htm

HOW FIREFOX WORKS
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/firefox4.htm

INTERNET EXPLORER VS. FIREFOX: WHICH IS SAFER?
http://itmanagement.earthweb.com/secu/article.php/3698606

SAFE SURFING TIPS FOR TEENS
http://kidshealth.org/teen/safety/safebasics/internet_safety.html

GOOGLE SAFE SEARCH
http://www.google.com/safesearch_help.html

GOOGLE SAFE SEARCH AND OTHER FAMILY FRIENDLY SEARCH ENGINES
http://www.safesearchweb.com/google.html

FLICKR - SAFE SEARCH
http://www.flickr.com/help/filters/

YAHOO SAFE SEARCH
http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/search/basics/indexing-07.html

MOZILLA - SECURITY
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/security/

OPERA BROWSER - SECURITY
http://www.opera.com/browser/security/

REVIEW OF BROWSERS
http://www.consumersearch.com/web-browser-reviews

SECURING YOUR WEB BROWSER - CERT
http://www.cert.org/tech_tips/securing_browser/

TIPS TO PROTECT SEARCH PRIVACY
http://www.eff.org/wp/six-tips-protect-your-search-privacy

http://www.how-to-hide-ip.info/2008/04/04/how-to-protect-your-online-sea…

Prevent Online Auction Fraud

EBAY SECURITY CENTER
http://pages.ebay.com/securitycenter/

EBAY ONLINE AUCTION SAFETY TIPS
http://reviews.ebay.com/Online-Auction-Safety-Tips_W0QQugidZ100000000013…

INTERNET AUCTIONS - QUICK TIPS @ ONGUARD ONLINE
http://www.onguardonline.gov/topics/internet-auctions.aspx

TIPS FOR BUYERS @ ONGUARD ONLINE
http://www.onguardonline.gov/topics/tips-for-buyers.aspx

TIPS FOR SELLERS @ ONGUARD ONLINE
http://www.onguardonline.gov/topics/tips-for-sellers.aspx

MICROSOFT - 10 TIPS FOR BIDDERS
http://www.microsoft.com/uk/athome/security/online/auctionbid.mspx

MICROSOFT - 10 TIPS FOR SELLERS
http://www.microsoft.com/uk/athome/security/online/auctionsell.mspx

MICROSOFT - PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY WITH ONLINE PAYMENT SERVICES
http://www.microsoft.com/uk/athome/security/privacy/onlinepayments.mspx

ONLINE AUCTION NEWS @ MSNBC.COM
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3038441/

ONLINE AUCTIONS - WIRED SAFETY
http://www.wiredsafety.org/scams_fraud/auctions.html

INTERNET FRAUD TIPS FROM NATIONAL CONSUMER’S LEAGUE
http://www.fraud.org/tips/internet/onlineauctions.htm

ONLINE GUARDS - ONLINE AUCTIONS FRAUD
http://www.onlineguards.com/topics/onlineauctionfraud.aspx

EBAY BUYING: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
http://law.freeadvice.com/intellectual_property/intellectual_property/eb…

WHAT TO DO IF YOU’RE A VICTIM
http://law.freeadvice.com/intellectual_property/intellectual_property/wh…

EXAMPLE
http://www.auctioninquisitor.com/1.htm

GAME
http://www.onguardonline.gov/games/auction-action.aspx

USING ONLINE PAYMENT SERVICES
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/yourself/finances/paying.mspx

TIPS FOR BUYERS AND SELLERS - LOOK BOTH WAYS
http://www.look-both-ways.com/waag/waag_classified_ads23.htm

PICK GOOD SELLERS
http://www.getsafeonline.org/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=1130

USE ONLINE AUCTIONS SAFELY
http://www.getsafeonline.org/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=1122

Avoid Debit/Credit Card Fraud

ONLINE SHOPPING TIPS
http://www.idtheftcenter.org/artman2/publish/c_tips/Fact_Sheet_103_Onlin…

http://www.look-both-ways.com/waag/waag_shopping_online20.htm

MICROSOFT - HOW TO SHOP ONLINE SAFELY
http://www.microsoft.com/uk/athome/security/online/onlinestore.mspx

MICROSOFT - PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY WITH ONLINE PAYMENT SERVICES
http://www.microsoft.com/uk/athome/security/privacy/onlinepayments.mspx

AMW SAFETY CENTER - KEEPING PERSONAL INFORMATION SAFE WHEN SHOPPING ONLINE
http://safety.amw.com/home/outsmart-scammers-make-shopping-online-a-priv…

CONSUMER REPORTS - PROTECT YOURSELF WHEN SHOPPING ONLINE
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/money/shopping/shopping-tips/protect-…

SHOP SAFELY
http://www.governmentsecurity.org/articles2/safeshoponline.php

ONGUARD ONLINE - QUICK FACTS
http://www.onguardonline.gov/topics/online-shopping.aspx

ONGUARD ONLINE - GAME
http://www.onguardonline.gov/games/online-lineup.aspx

VISA SECURITY PROGRAM
https://usa.visa.com/personal/security/vbv/index.html

ONLINE SALES: PROTECT YOURSELF
http://law.freeadvice.com/intellectual_property/intellectual_property/on…

WHAT TO DO IF YOU’RE A VICTIM
http://law.freeadvice.com/intellectual_property/intellectual_property/wh…

TIPS FOR TEENS WHO SHOP ONLINE
http://www.microsoft.com/canada/home/safety-and-security/articles/tips-f…

TIPS FOR ONLINE SHOPPING SAFETY - ABOUT.COM
http://idtheft.about.com/od/preventionpractices/a/OnlineShopping.htm

15 TIPS TO PROTECT YOURSELF WHEN SHOPPING ONLINE
http://www.identityfinder.com/Security_Center/Security_Tips.html

USING ONLINE PAYMENT SERVICES
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/yourself/finances/paying.mspx

HOW TO SHOP ONLINE MORE SAFELY
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/yourself/finances/shopping_us.mspx

SHOPPING ONLINE - QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK
http://www.look-both-ways.com/waag/waag_shopping_online20.htm

PICK GOOD SELLERS
http://www.getsafeonline.org/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=1130

SHOP ONLINE SAFELY
http://www.getsafeonline.org/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=1121

VIDEO SERIES
http://www.videojug.com/interview/identity-theft-credit-and-debit-cards#…

TIPS ON AVOIDING CREDIT/DEBIT CARD FRAUD
http://www.creditchoices.co.uk/10-tips-on-avoiding-credit-card-fraud.html

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre07.shtm

http://www.dslreports.com/faq/11311

http://www.isnare.com/?aid=160818&ca=Finances

Learn About Gaming Sites and Devices

KIDS AND GAMING: TIPS FOR PARENTS TO HELP KEEP KIDS SAFE
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/family/activities/gaming.mspx

XBOX 360 FAMILY SETTINGS
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/products/family/Xbox360family.mspx

10 TIPS FOR DEALING WITH GAME CYBERBULLIES AND GRIEFERS
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/family/activities/griefers.mspx

THE FACTS ABOUT ONLINE GAMES
http://www.familysafecomputers.org/onlinegames.htm

VIDEO - SETTING UP PARENTAL CONTROLS ON THE NINTENDO WII

VIDEO - SETTING UP PARENTAL CONTROLS ON THE XBOX 360

ONLINE GAMING PARENTAL CONTROLS VIDEO
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Play this video on MSN Video

SPECIFY WHICH GAMES KIDS CAN PLAY
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/windows/en-US/help/5dbca3cd-0d67-4a90-9…

VIDEO GAME ADDICTION
http://www.video-game-addiction.org/internet-addictions-teens.html

SELECTING A SAFE GAMING SITE
http://www.look-both-ways.com/waag/waag_selecting_a_safe16.htm

CHAT SAFETY IN ONLINE GAMING
http://www.wiredsafety.org/safety/chat_safety/online_gaming_safety/index…

XBOX LIVE CODE OF CONDUCT
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/legal/codeofconduct.htm

MANAGE SETTINGS ON XBOX LIVE
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/products/family/Xbox360family.mspx

GAME - ONLINE GAMING CHALLENGE
http://www.carnegiecyberacademy.com/funStuff/onlineGaming/onlineGaming.html

TRUE STORY
http://www.chatdanger.com/games/truestory.aspx

SAFETY TIPS FOR ONLINE GAMES
http://www.chatdanger.com/games/safetyadvice.aspx

http://www.chatdanger.com/games/facts.aspx

SAFE GAME SITES
http://www.kidscom.com/games/isg/isg.html

PS3 SECURITY SETTINGS
http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/settings/security…

SELECTING SAFE GAMING SITES
http://www.look-both-ways.com/waag/waag_selecting_a_safe16.htm

MASSIVE MULTIPLAYER GAMES
http://www.look-both-ways.com/waag/waag_massively_multiplayer18.htm

TEEN SECOND LIFE SAFETY TIPS
http://teen.secondlife.com/parents/safety

http://secondlife.com/policy/security/

NINTENDO DS
http://www.safetyclicks.com/2009/01/09/nintendo-ds-and-nintendo-ds-lite/

NINTENDO WII AND PARENTAL CONTROLS
http://www.safetyclicks.com/2009/01/05/nintendo-wii/

XBOX 360 AND FAMILY SETTINGS

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PostHeaderIcon Protect Yourself And Your Finances From Identity Theft.

As more and more people use the Internet for banking, shopping and everyday interactions, danger online privacy seem only to worsen. Almost everyone has heard stories from a friend or relative, or have had their identity kidnapped or a victim of online fraud. If you want to protect your finances and your credit rating, it is important to be aware of the fact that identity theft is and what you can do to prevent it.

What is a kidnapped identity?

More than 2 million people were victims of identity theft in the United States last year. Although this figure varies depending on how to define “identity theft”, their number is increasing every year since 2000.

When the identity of the ” kidnapped ” what happens basically is that the other person uses your bank account information or Social Security number to connect to your credit to open accounts without your permission or knowledge. Because it can take months or even years before it became aware of this, there is the potential for tens of thousands of dollars to be levied in your name.

How to prevent theft

Although there is no way to completely prevent identity theft, you can use a proactive approach to monitoring your credit. This is a smart way, not only to avoid complications, but in practice, good sense of money in the future.

- The original theft could happen with any number of sources, including receipts, financial documents, mail or kidnapped wallets or purses. It is better to shred all documents containing personal information, keep your mailbox in a safe place (or block), and remove all cards from lost or kidnapped wallet at once.

- Regularly check one of the three major credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion) changes in your favor. Anything that looks suspicious, including accounts not opened, or credit you do not remember the application, must be investigated immediately.

What to do in case if your identity is kidnapped

If you find that you are a victim of identity theft, the most important thing you can do is to act quickly. The longer you wait, the greater the financial loss that will occur, and the harder it is to repair these losses in the future.

Contact your local police department. Identity theft as any other theft and it must be reported to the appropriate authorities. The sooner you get on the record of theft, the better.

Keep records of every police report you file. Financial institutions and issuers of credit cards do you undergo a rigorous process to cleanse you of charges. Maintaining good copies from the start will be important to facilitate this process.

Fill data theft under oath. These documents as well as police reports, in which it allows you to document the issue as efficiently as possible. Consider fraud prevention or monitoring service. Many of them cost about $ 5 a month, and immediately notify you of any changes in your credit ratings – such as those that you make and those made by potential thieves.

If you are a victim of identity theft, or if you are concerned about this happening to you, you can seek the assistance of financial advisor. Your adviser can help you establish a monitoring system to prevent future losses and begin to rebuild your financial situation and get you back on its feet.

Need help with financial planning – then we seriously recommend you to visit this web site with financial planning advice and other useful information.

Plus, one more piece of advice – today the Internet technologies give you a truly unique chance to choose what you require for the best price on the market. Funny, but most of the people don’t use this opportunity. In real practice it means that you should use all the tools of today to get the info that you need.

Search Google and other search engines for financial planning systems. Visit social networks and check the accounts that are relevant to your topic. Go to the niche forums and join the online discussion. All this will help you to create a true vision of this market. Thus, giving you a real opportunity to make a smart and nicely balanced decision.

And also sign up to the RSS feed on this blog, because we will do the best to keep updating this blog with new publications about the market of financial planning products and services.

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PostHeaderIcon How to Dig Up Information on Someone

If you are looking for ways of finding really incriminating information about someone then get a few ideas from the following article. One thing that you must know, what one person considers to be incriminating may just be normal information for the next person.

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PostHeaderIcon Use Your Free Credit Report to Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft

There are many reasons why you should obtain and view your credit report at least once a year. However, I believe that one of the main reasons you should look at your report on a regular basis is for protection against identity theft.

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PostHeaderIcon How to Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft Today!

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