Nearly everyone has one in their home, a computer with internet access. But, even behind locked doors your privacy may be invaded.

The internet lets you view the world, but did you know someone could be looking back, even without you knowing?

Many new computers come with webcams already installed. And while you use it for personal purposes unless you turn your computer off, you are more vulnerable to outsiders trying to peek in.

That’s what happened to one young woman when she was visiting friends here in Gainesville. Thinking her computer was safely being repaired, a spy hacking software was installed without her knowledge. And she became the victim of an online peeping-Tom. If everything you do is on your computer: your banking, letters, diaries, personal photographs, you’re not alone.

Here’s what you should know to keep yourself and the children in your family safe while online.

From Kiwi Commons:

During times of financial crisis, you can always rely on scammers to make life that much harder.  A nation in distress is a fraudster’s happy hunting ground, where holiday bargains and cheap credit have greater appeal as more and more people tighten their belts in a grim economy.

Web users are being warned that 2009 will see an onslaught of internet scams from any which way. Scammers are lurking everywhere, whether you are emailing, using social networks or casually online surfing even without clicking on any links.

To spot a scam, ask yourself a simple question:  Is it too good to be true? If you answer “yes”, chances are, it isn’t true.

Click on the link for the Top 10 Internet Scams for 2009, as predicted by E-Victims:

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http://kiwicommons.com/2009/05/top-10-internet-scams/

http://www.internetfamilyfun.com/internetsafety/webcamsandkids.htm