But it can also be a tool for those who intend to cause harm. This harm can range from spreading of false and malicious rumors to stealing someone's identify and personal information to intent to cause harm to children.
I hope you find this page helpful in answering your questions about how to stay safe when surfing the Internet. As always, feel free to contact me if I can assist you and your family in any way.
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FTC Consumer Alert: Peer-to-Peer File-sharing
FTC Consumer Alert: Spyware
National Cyber Security Alliance
Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section, U.S. Department of Justice
Parents
U.S. Department of Education Internet Safety Page
Kids.us
Get Net Wise
Enough Is Enough
FBI's Parent Guide to Internet Safety
Internet Family Fun
Kid Shield
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
An E-mail circulated in recent years claims that a bill before Congress - 602p - would put a 5 cent tax on each E-mail message sent. This rumor is false. Read more: United States Postal Service.
MYTH: Congress doesn't pay
Social Security taxes.
This is one of the most commonly cited E-mail hoaxes. The rumor
is false. All federal employees, including Members of Congress,
hired after 1983 are subject to Social Security and pay into the
system. Read more: Social
Security Administration.
MYTH: Congress is bringing
back the draft.
There are rumors that Congress plans to reinstate the draft. These
rumors are false. Legislation was introduced by two Democratic
Members of Congress in 2003 to create a military draft for men and
women. However, there is no action planned on this
legislation. In fact, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly
passed legislation on October 5, 2004 rejecting the draft and the proposed
legislation (news
release).
Federal Trade Commission - Consumer Information Security
Online Privacy Alliance
Consumers Union
Call for Action
