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 * -Online safety is a major problem in the United States and is affecting a lot of young kids. To make sure your child is safe online make sure he/she is not chatting to anyone they do not know. Also make sure all of your private information is safe and that no hacker can get a hold of it.
 * -Check the URL of the website for starts if it has geocities or wiki in it.
 * When you use the internet you may be connected to thousands of other computers that you are exchanging information and data with, including personal details. It is important to make sure your computer, your information and your privacy are as secure as possible.
 * **Cookie**
 * A funny name for a noun that describes a small piece of information about you (about your computer actually). It is a small file that a Web server automatically sends to your PC when you browse certain Web sites.
 * To prevent people from finding this information make sure you have a good anti-virus software.
 * **Identity Theft**
 * is when someone uses your personally identifying information, like your name, Social Security number, or credit card number, without your permission.
 * //**Credit card fraud:**//They may open new credit card accounts in your name. When they use the cards and don't pay the bills, the delinquent accounts appear on your credit report.They may change the billing address on your credit card so that you no longer receive bills, and then run up charges on your account. Because your bills are now sent to a different address, it may be some time before you realize there's a problem.
 * //**Phone or utilities fraud:**//They may open a new phone or wireless account in your name, or run up charges on your existing account.They may use your name to get utility services like electricity, heating, or cable TV.
 * //**Bank/finance fraud:**//They may create counterfeit checks using your name or account number.They may open a bank account in your name and write bad checks.They may clone your ATM or debit card and make electronic withdrawals your name, draining your accounts.They may take out a loan in your name.
 * //**Government documents fraud:**//They may get a driver's license or official ID card issued in your name but with their picture.They may use your name and Social Security number to get government benefits.They may file a fraudulent tax return using your information.
 * **Firewall**
 * A firewall puts a barrier between your computer and the internet for safety reasons.
 * Make sure your firewall is on at all times for maximum online security
 * **Privacy Law**
 * Privacy laws protect you from having people hacking into your computers and taking your documents
 * If someone does hack into your computer and take some of your personal document, immediately contact an authority.