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The number of people using the Internet has grown to staggering numbers in the past few years. With this increased popularity, the threat of Internet crime is on the rise.
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Shopping online is one of the quickest growing resources on the Internet. The popularity of shopping online is booming, mainly due to its convenience. A wide variety of products and services are now available for sale online. E-commerce sites sell books, compact discs, clothing and toys. These sites also include stock and bond transactions, as well as purchasing and downloading software.
When shopping online, here are some tips to remember:
The Internet can be a fun and educational resource for children. As a parent, you should speak to your children on what is acceptable and what is not when your child is online. By speaking with your children about the Internet, you are helping to empower them against the potential dangers lurking on the Internet.
To help protect your child:
E-mail is an easy and affordable way to stay in touch with relatives, keep up to date with friends and communicate with business associates. Unfortunately, the increased incidents of crime involving e-mail are on the rise. In addition to scams, computer viruses are another rising threat involving e-mail.
Here are some simple rules to follow in protecting yourself when using e-mail:
Chat rooms can be a fun experience. You can share views on politics, TV shows, music, etc. However, you should exercise caution when participating in chats. Be sure to log into a chat room using an alias as opposed to your user name. Also, do not give out personal information, such as your address, place of employment, etc. Keep in mind that the person you are speaking to is a stranger and may not be who he or she claims they are. Do not answer Instant Messages unless they are from someone you know. The Internet has opened up many possibilities. Along with this progress come safety concerns. We hope you find these tips useful in helping to protect you and your family. By practicing some of the safety tips mentioned, you may reduce the risk of becoming victimized by the dangers that lurk in cyberspace.
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First Alert Professional and Digital Detection Systems is committed to the public's safety. This is why we have compiled these safety tips to help educate families about safety and security on the Internet . The Internet can be a fun tool; but please remember to use it with caution.