Strathclyde Police Warning on Social Networking and Other Internet Scams

Strathclyde Police Warning on Social Networking and Other Internet Scams Sites like Bebo, MySpace and Facebook are part of an internet phenomenon known as ‘social networking’ or other related bookmarking associates. They can be great fun to use and are an... More

Strathclyde Police Warning on Social Networking and Other Internet Scams Sites like Bebo, MySpace and Facebook are part of an internet phenomenon known as ‘social networking’ or other related bookmarking associates. They can be great fun to use and are an important part of many young people’s social lives. But, like any internet tool, they can be used for harmful or criminal purposes. Strathclyde Police and Associates Warning and Benefits, Other Risks Social networking sites create a feeling of community. This can be positive or negative depending on the nature of the community created. Because users access these sites from their own homes, they can sometimes forget that the internet is really a public space. This means they can be tempted to share more information than is sensible or safe. You can help your children protect themselves by learning how these sites work and talking them through some basic advice as follows: Stick with friends Advise your child to make their profil Less