Identity theft, Fraud, Predators? \n\nWhat are you leary of online?
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The way it provides support and links people who are enemies of society.  Ordinarily, this stuff is easy to keep down, but they can get organized online:\nThe racists have a very big presence.\nChild molestors use the internet.
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I can't tell if there is really a serious question in here or not, but I will answer as if there is.\n\nI think the Internet is causing more people to become anti-social in the real world and more dependent on the (nearly) instant gratification we can get in here...porn, electronics overnight, movies on demand, the list goes on.\n\nAlso, people are starting to become dependent on the "relationships" they form in here in chat rooms and dating sites and spending less time with friends and family.  \n\nBottom line is, people were designed to be social, moving creatures, experiencing new people, sites, tastes and smells. Not sat in one place for hours chatting with total strangers who we know little about.  It's rotting our minds and moderation is the key, just like anything else in life.\n\nWe're all going to hell in a hand basket and the only thing that will stop the downfall of society is if mother nature steps in and takes away the power.  Then we'd be back to hand tools and horses and we'd all know and trust our neighbors a whole lot more.\n\nI'll step off my soap box now...sorry.
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College campuses, race track, sporting events, through friends, etc...  Watch out for online freaks though.
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Seriously are you insane putting a SSN on the internet?\n\nAsk about "finding unclaimed property."
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Recently, an anti-stalking bill was passed by Congress that  akes it a federal crime to "annoy" someone over the Internet, specifically, to anonymously "annoy, abuse, threaten or harass" another person over the Internet.\n \nThis article has more info, and some case examples:\nhttp://www.azcentral.com/offbeat/articles/0219cyberstalking0210.html
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Scam spam. Anyone that approaches you through an e-mail asking for fees to help you obtain money/goods/etc. is a scammer.\n\nConsider this: it is much easier and more effective to locate a person through their home address, phone number, place of business, etc. A true lawyer would have access to this otherwise confidential information and not just a shot in the dark through anonymous e-mail.
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I've been online banking for years and haven't had any problems. I am careful with my password, I watch my account for unusual activity and it is a great way to stay on top of my finances on a moments notice.\n\nThe banks go to a lot of effort to protect the information and I might be naive, but so far they have been pretty trustworthy.\n\nAll banks to publish their privacy and security information online so you can read these policies if they would assist with your comfort level.
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My company works on Identity theft. The things that the other people have posted here are good steps to follow.\n\nBut I wouldn't stop doing internet transactions. I have never known anyone becoming a victim of ID theft from doing transactions over the net accept for when the company you are doing business with gets hacked and that can happen to any company whether you use your credit card on line by phone or in person.\n\nThe average Identity theft case takes an average of 600 hours and $1500.00 to clear up and even then you may not get the problem solved.\n\nWhat everyone needs but almost no one has is Identity theft protection.\n\nEmail me at ChuckBaker11@yahoo.com and I can give you more information.
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YES the internet can be that bad!\n\nThat's why I never allow my child to go online unsupervised.\n\nI also know a 13 year old that in six months of being online unsupervised thinks she is a goth vampire, had her lip pierced and wants to kill her mom. She had smaller issues before this, but most recently hopsitalized explained that she just copied other people she thought were cool. \n\nI've met a guy online, became friends online, and he started stalking me! Sending me gifts and flowers and all that at work, trying to get me to move in with him. It was partially my fault because my relationship was having problems and he was easy to talk to, but it went way overboard. He even called the hospital when my daughter was admitted to ask how she was doing - while we were in the emergency room - after calling work to ask where I was.\n\nOur local news is always busting someone adult guy for trying to meet up with a teenager through online.\n\nScary stuff.\n\nTrust me, it CAN be that dangerous. \n\nBut also remember, it can be a great learning tool and great for information, science projects etc.
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hey Hun, trying to figure out what your crimes are again? lol If you get caught you would be in trouble for attempted murder and identity theft and fraud so I would advise not getting caught.
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I saw that and a similar show on another network. The main thing I think is that it shows us that there are a lot of online predators out there, and sometimes they're the people you'd least suspect!
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Who do you think is stealing identities?  Terrorists, thats who.  You would not believe who I got calls from when mine was stolen a few years ago.  National Security called me and inquired about it.  They weren't interested so much in the cars that were purchased using my name, but they sure as heck were interested in the cell phones someone got under my name. \n\nSo yeah, the terrorists are hurting families, and they can't be stopped.
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The biggest problem is the proliferation of false and misleading information.  Unfortunately there are many who use the net to spread rumor and misinformation to promote themselves and their own agenda.  It is very important to have peer reviewed information.  Another problem is the predator mentality that uses a wonderful tool to prey on others either financially or sexually.  There is always bad with the good, but it is up to individuals to protect themselves and be aware of what is out there.
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Cybering- Go away\nI'm really a middle aged, balding man.\nOMG WTF ROFFLES!!!111eleven!\nI'm only using an AOL service to talk to friends. Really.\nbrb- spleen rupturing
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Never a victim yet but I get several phishing emails a day. Some are so far fetched you wonder how they ever snag a sucker but some are well written & sound very alluring.\n\nThe most common I get are about Paypal and lately ebay stuff has surged. I got a bunch on Yahoo which I reported but Yahoo never responded.
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You have to remember. All info on any computer is at some risk, but banks go to great lengths to protect their/your data. I've been paying bills online since '99. No fraud yet. Just keep an eye on your accounts daily. If anything seems weird, call your bank-they will handle it.