If you're like many people on the Internet today, you've been bitten by the social networking bug. You can't get enough of the type of sites that use the Web to make it easy to connect with your friends and family. But be careful, this bug not only bites-it can sting-if you don't have your guard up. To give you an idea of the type of dangers lurking in the social networking environment, read this cautionary tale that has garnered a lot of media attention recently:
Fears of impostors increase on Facebook (via CNN.com)
The article ends with a series of tips to help you avoid falling prey to scams on social networking sites. A must read for anyone concerned about social networking safety!
Question for discussion: Do you feel safe when you're on social networking sites? If not, what kinds of safety measures would you want the owners of these sites to implement? Sound off!
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