How could we live without the Internet? That's how most of us keep in touch with friends, find

homework support, research a cool place to visit, or find out the latest news.

But besides the millions of sites to visit and things to do, the Internet offers lots of ways to waste time

— and even get into trouble. And just as in the non-cyber world, some people you encounter online might try

to take advantage of you — financially or physically.

You've probably heard stories about people who get into trouble in chat rooms. Because users can

easily remain anonymous, chat rooms often attract people who are interested in more than just chatting.

They'll sometimes ask visitors for information about themselves, their families, or where they live —

information that shouldn't be given away. Usually, the people who request personal information like home

addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses use this information to fill mailboxes and answering

machines with advertisements. In some cases, though, predators may use this information to begin illegal or

indecent relationships or to harm a person's or family's well-being.

Of course, the Internet is home to millions of places you can and should visit. Like an infinite library,

the Web can take you to the ends of the Earth with the information it contains.

You can use it to do research for school, find out what movie is playing near you or find a job

opportunity. Almost anything you can think of has a website (or a thousand of them) about it. And it's not just

websites — blogs, videos, and downloadable games await to connect you with other user and players.

The key is to protect yourself while online.


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