Bandits on the Information Superhighway (What You Need to Know)

No hype, no scare tactics. Dan Barrett has written a sane, sound and valuable guide to protecting yourself from the rare dangers and frequent annoyances of Internet abusers. While busting the myths of grotesque dangers lurking behind each Net address, Barrett examines the realities of such things as online scams, hoaxed emails, chat harassment and the pitfalls of online romance. As you read, you'll discover how best to protect your privacy, wisely buy and sell merchandise online, protect yourself from frauds and fight back when your rights are abused.