Children and seniors are two groups that are particularly vulnerable to online scams, viruses, spam, and other online safety issues because they are not as experienced at spotting potential security threats or online scams. Here are some online safety tips to make sure people of all ages are safe online.
• Configure and use e-mail filters to block spam.
• Install and use a firewall, pop-up blocker and spyware detector.
• Ensure that your virus definitions are up to date and run anti-virus and spyware detectors/cleaners regularly.
• Learn how to configure your computer to keep all of these solutions working efficiently.
• Don’t open any e-mail attachments from anyone unless they are run through an anti-virus program.
• Don’t reply to spam, harassing, or offensive e-mail or forward chain e-mail letters.
• Use common sense and keep personal information personal.
• Delete all e-mails, unread, from people you don’t know
• Don’t be caught by the spammers’ favorite trick, “Remember me?”
Don't fall victim to scams and fraudulent online advertising.
• Hyped up claims of product effectiveness. Use of the word "hot"
to describe an investment opportunity can indicate a scam.
• Claims of potential high earnings or profit.
• Claims of "Inside" information.
• Company makes promises of cheap stocks making high returns
• Exotic investments promotions such as ostrich farming, gold
mining, or wireless cable TV.
When you make any decisions about products or investments, be careful. Check references and a variety of sources and before you buy.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
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