http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/11434.aspxMon, 04 May 2009 16:37:11 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11434isafetybooksRecognize the main indicators of possible investment scams. Introduction There are several general highlights that can be indications of an investment scam. Be aware of these when you or family members are considering new investment opportunities. To reduce your chances of becoming a victim, use a reputable broker affiliated with a reputable compan...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/11438.aspxMon, 04 May 2009 16:37:02 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11438isafetybooksThis article explains how to maintain personal safety while cyberdating or online dating. The internet is becoming more and more of a necessity for everyone. The more we get accustomed to the tool, the more we like it. And, we begin using the internet for more and more things. In our rushed everyday world, there seems to be less time for socializin...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/11439.aspxMon, 04 May 2009 16:36:53 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11439isafetybooksPhishing scam artists that target wealthy individuals are whaling or spear phishing. Recognize and avoid these invasions of your personal and financial information. Spear phishing or whaling is a phishing scam targeted at persons with a greater than average net worth. The persons targeted can be a government official or a corporate executive of a f...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/11441.aspxMon, 04 May 2009 16:36:23 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11441isafetybooksMost contractors servicing your location are legitimate and respectable. Unfortunately, there are unscrupulous individuals who try to take advantage of unsuspecting homeowners. This article will tell you how to protect yourself and what to watch out for. 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Phishing Scams Phishing scams deceive you into revealing your personal, banking or financial information through links in email that refer your browser to a look-alike fake website that requests your personal, banking and/or financial information. Don’t respond to any official looking...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/8753.aspxMon, 04 May 2009 16:35:27 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:8753isafetybooksOne of the distinguishing features of the teenage mindset that typically makes parents nutty is the attitude that the individual teenager is invincible. Parents need to supervise all internet friends of children, especially at social networking communities. This article explains. 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Hoaxes are mind-boggling. The hoax author uses a tiny bit of truth, a lot of misinformation and half-truths, and twist...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/11433.aspxMon, 04 May 2009 16:33:28 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11433isafetybooksIllegal drug dealers offer drugs or tobacco on the street corner and on the internet. Are you sure your teenager isn’t involved? The internet is a wonderful tool that can be used for good or bad purposes depending on the intent of the user. Both prescription and illegal drugs are available online. The neighborhood drug dealer that parents...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/11444.aspxMon, 04 May 2009 16:33:21 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11444isafetybooksWhen considering our education it is very important to earn, not buy, our degree from an accredited school. There are no shortcuts. This article explains how to sort through information to discard offers from non-accredited schools. Introduction The internet is a wonderful tool. Unfortunately, it is littered with scams and fraud that arrive before ...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/11445.aspxMon, 04 May 2009 16:33:12 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11445isafetybooksBroadband should be an option for all Americans. Today, the internet is available to every American as long as there is a telephone line. However, the quality of the individual internet experience varies immeasurably. Where’s the national standard? Most people don’t consider the availability of broadband because they live in or are near a...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/11428.aspxSat, 02 May 2009 00:58:55 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11428isafetybooksThe majority of participants in a Ponzi scheme lose their money. 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Be sure you know these basic rules of netiquette. Instant messaging using your computer or phone is convenient when you don’t mind the typing. It has many advantages for businesses, for persons limited with their hearing abilities, for conversations that require a little toning down, for keeping...http://www.brighthub.com/internet/security-privacy/articles/8659.aspxMon, 20 Apr 2009 20:00:26 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:8659isafetybooksThis article discusses teenagers, safety and social networking communities. A contradiction? Not necessarily. Teenagers and SNCs Everyone must learn that the internet is not different than the neighborhood as far as rules for respect and conduct in public places are concerned. Teenagers are still learning not to ridicule or joke about someone w...