[LM_NET] Gen: Internet safety resources

[Beth Yoke <byoke@ALA.ORG>]

The federal government and the technology industry have teamed up to
create www.OnGuardOnline.gov, a site to help computer users guard
against Internet fraud, secure their computers, and protect their
personal information. Consumers can minimize the chance of an Internet
mishap by adopting OnGuard Online's seven practices for safer computing.


 

The content at OnGuardOnline.gov includes tips, articles, and videos. It
tells where to report spam or a scam, and how to sign up for periodic
computer security alerts. And OnGuard Online's interactive quizzes about
phishing, spyware, social networking, identity theft, spam scams and
other topics help users figure out how savvy they are about computer
safety. 

 

The Federal Trade Commission manages OnGuardOnline.gov, and encourages
libraries to help fight Internet fraud, scams, and identity theft by
sharing the information on the site with the public.  You can link to
the site, reprint information from it, order publications, or post the
quizzes. OnGuard Online materials also are available in Spanish, at
AlertaenLinea.gov.

 

 Additionally, information for teens regarding responsible use of credit
cards can be found at www.ftc.gov/gettingcredit 

 

Beth Yoke, Executive Director

Young Adult Library Services Association

fastest growing division of ALA

50 E. Huron St. Chicago, IL 60611

1.800.545.2433 x4391

fax: 312.280.5276

Register for Teen Tech Week!

www.ala.org/teentechweek

March 2-8, 2008

 


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