10 E-mail Scams
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Top ten e-mail scams to watch out for, explanations, and what to do if you have fallen prey to a scam.
By: OnGuardOnline.gov
Chain Letter Scams
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Information about chain letter scams and e-mail messages. Reminder that sending chain letters or e-mails is illegal and chances of winning big from these messages are slim.
By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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Internet Crime Prevention Tips
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Preventive measures to take to avoid common scams such as auction fraud, debt elimination, lotteries, phishing, internet extortion, and spam.
By: Internet Crime Complaint Center
OnGuardOnline.gov
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This website provides practical tips from the federal government and technology industry on topics including internet auctions, spyware, wireless security, phishing, online shopping, and e-mail spam.
By: OnGuardOnline.gov
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Report Deceptive Spam
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Information about the FTC's law enforcement actions against deceptive commercial email and spammers' responsibilities under the CAN-SPAM law. Find tips on how to reduce the amount of spam email in your in-box and where to report deceptive spam.
By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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Cyber Safety Checklist
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Internet safety tips aimed at kids from McGruff the Crime Dog. Includes child-friendly wording, fun activities and ten tips for staying safe online.
By: National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC)
Internet Safety Pledge
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Internet safety pledges for different ages to promote safe boundaries on computer usage for children. Includes promises such as, "I will tell my parents or guardian if anyone online asks to meet me in person."
By: NetSmartz.org
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Internet Safety: Cyberstalking and Harassment
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Frequently asked questions about cyberstalking. Includes information about child predators, the workplace, avoiding becoming a victim, and the law on cyberstalking.
By: WiredSafety.org
Learn About Family Safety Online
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Informational videos for parents from Dr. Sharon about child safety, online gaming, blogs and bullying, online pornography, and internet criminal activity.
By: National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Reporting Internet Crimes Against Children
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Form to report an internet crime against a child forwarded to law enforcement for investigation.
By: National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
SafeShopping.org
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Information for safe and secure shopping online.
By: American Bar Association (ABA)
Social Networking Sites: A Parent's Guide
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A guide for parents about social networking websites. Includes information about privacy, posting information, bullying, and sexual predators.
By: OnGuardOnline.gov
StaySafe.org for Parents
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Interactive website featuring videos and resources to protect your family and children from cyber bullies, prevent identity theft, and tips on smart internet use.
By: StaySafe.org
Wired Safety- Information for Parents
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Information for parents from WiredSafety.org about internet safety including instant messaging, cyberbullies, software to monitor a child's computer usage, pop-ups, porn, and child-friendly websites.
By: wiredsafety.org
Access to Free Credit Reports
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Information on how to obtain free credit reports for guarding against identity theft.
By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Credit Report Security Freeze
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How to go about getting a credit freeze. Includes contact information for the three credit bureaus, information that must be included in a request, and common questions you may have about credit freezes and identity theft.
By: Consumers Union
Minnesota Identity Theft Freeze Law
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Fact sheet from the Office of Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson on the Minnesota Identity Theft Freeze Law. A credit freeze allows a victim of identity theft to put a temporary hold on their credit, which blocks all requests for credit approval.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Computer Safety Tips
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Computer safety tips and resources for victims of domestic violence.
By: Minnesota Office of the Secretary of State
Internet Safety: Cyberstalking and Harassment
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Frequently asked questions about cyberstalking. Includes information about child predators, the workplace, avoiding becoming a victim, and the law on cyberstalking.
By: WiredSafety.org
Internet Security
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Internet security for victims of domestic violence and tips on how to prevent an abuser from accessing personal e-mail accounts and monitor websites viewed.
By: WomensLaw.org
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