The Internet is a powerful tool that has changed the way we do things. More than ever before, people of all ages are going online for social, educational, and commercial reasons. In this segment of our Online Safety for the Family series, we will cover 5 ways to give your children a safer online experience. [...]
There is new scam going around that involves Visa and MasterCard credit cards. It is not necessarily an online scam, per se, but it involves your credit card and would be pretty easy to fall for if you did not know what was happening.
One new and well-disguised online scam that is growing in popularity is what we are calling “The Job Board Scam”. The scam is based on a very believable situation that preys on the unemployed. Why is it so believable? The scam actually includes a wire transfer of a high dollar amount to your personal checking [...]
Parenting is a challenge which is becoming more complicated in a world that includes the Internet. Though a great resource of information and learning for both parents and kids, Internet opens the door to the world of cyber crime. IC3 statistics in 2009 indicate that cyber crime is increasing at alarming rates putting families in [...]
Parenting is a challenge which is becoming more complicated in a world that includes the Internet. Though a great resource of information and learning for both parents and kids, Internet opens the door to the world of cyber crime. IC3 statistics in 2009 indicate that cyber crime is increasing at alarming rates putting families in [...]
When online payments via credit cards and PayPal first hit the consumer markets, there was a huge fear of safety. Though these worlds are not flawless, they have come a long way, and the pendulum is now swinging the other direction. Traditional financial instruments like paper checks are now as or more susceptible to scams [...]
Our 2011 plans at Learning From A to Z include creating a series of written and video content that have the specific goal of helping families stay safe on the Internet. Before I get into an overview of our plans, I’ll provide you a little insight into our backgrounds and inspiration. In the late 1990s, [...]
Perhaps instead of just chestnuts roasting on an open fire, we should toss these ugly Christmas sweaters on there too…
Christmas is one of the most exciting times of the year for children. A big part of the excitement for any child is making a list and dreaming of all that he or she wants to find under the tree come Christmas morning. If your child is like mine, however, the list can begin to [...]
We are now in December, a mere two weeks away from Christmas; and as the old song goes, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. And yes, it is a wonderful time of year in myriad ways. Adults get breaks from work, kids gets breaks from school, and families are able to come together [...]
