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Important Things to Know When Using the Internet

Important Things to Know When Using the Internet. Always make sure the web site is secure when giving out personal information. NEVER give out your social security number unless you trust the person or company you are giving it to! Always read a companies privacy policy before making purchases.

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Important Things to Know When Using the Internet

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  1. Important Things to Know When Using the Internet • Always make sure the web site is secure when giving out personal information. • NEVER give out your social security number unless you trust the person or company you are giving it to! • Always read a companies privacy policy before making purchases.

  2. More Important Things to Know • Keep all passwords and pin numbers private • Always be wary of identity theft

  3. Protect Yourself When Shopping Online • Always research the web site to make sure that it is legitimate • Credit card is the safest way to pay, because you are covered for any unauthorized purchases

  4. More Ways to Protect yourself when shopping online • After making a purchase, always print out a copy of the confirmation page. • If anything goes wrong, you will have a proof of purchase sheet.

  5. Stop Identity Theft • Reduce the amount of credit cards you own. • Get a credit check at least once a year, to catch identity theft early. • Install Firewalls on your home computer. • Install virus protection programs to prevent viruses that send out personal information.

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