OnGuard Online Safety

Stop · Think · Click - 7 Practices for Safer Computing

Protect your personal information. It's valuable.

Know who you're dealing with.

Use anti-virus and anti-spyware software, as well as a firewall, and update them all regularly.

Set up your operating system and Web browser software properly, and update regularly.

Protect your passwords.

Back up important files.

Learn who to contact if something goes wrong online.

Some email users have lost money to bogus offers that arrived as spam in their in-box. Con artists are very cunning; they know how to make their claims seem legitimate. Some spam messages ask for your business, others invite you to a website with a detailed pitch. Fight back against spammers! You can easily report unwanted e-mail to the Federal Trade Commission if you believe spammers have violated the law or their Internet Service Provider's terms of service. You can also report spam with the Spam Cop website. As a consumer, it is important to report these violations so they can be deterred as soon as possible. Watch these videos and take the Slam Spam Scam quiz, plus get tips for Reducing Spam. Don’t Take the Bait! Avoid Getting Hooked by “Phishers” - Phishing is a scam where Internet fraudsters send spam or pop-up messages to lure personal and financial information from unsuspecting victims. ID thieves trick people into providing their Social Security numbers, account numbers, PIN numbers, mothers’ maiden names, and other personal information. Alert your friends and family about Phishing Scams, send this informative Phishing E-Card. Phishing Scams - Avoid the Bait. Watch this video quiz on Phishing. The bottom line for online threats like phishing, spyware, and hackers is identity theft. ID theft occurs when someone uses your name, Social Security number, credit card number or other personal information without your permission to commit fraud or other crimes. It’s important to protect your personal information, and to take certain steps quickly to minimize the potential damage from identity theft.

Test Your Knowledge About Identity Theft
Identity Theft Quiz and View i-Safe's Identity Theft Video.

Safety Video Tutorials

Teach Kids Online Safety

Online LineUp

Protect Your Privacy, Your Family, and Your PC

Defend Yourself Against Viruses and Worms

Reducing Spam

Phishing Quiz

Invest Quest

P2P Quiz

Buddy Builder

Beware of Spyware

More Safety Videos and Tutorials - Safety Video Tutorials and PSA Library

Report Child Pornography

Help stop these dangerous criminals.
If you see child pornography, report it.
childpornreport@wiredsafety.org
CHILD PORNOGRAPHY Report Form

Reporting Cyber Abuse

Cyberstalking and Harassment Reportline
Identity Theft Reportline
Scams and Fraud Reportline
Cyber 911 Report Form

Cyberbullying

Stop cyberbullying and stay cyber-safe. There is a public campaign available aimed at preventing cyberbullying.
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