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Subject: Re: [MON] Internet security - personal - not computer
Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 08:17:18 -0500
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I have been fairly fortunate on the internet, more lucky than in general
everyday life. The only thing I had happen to me was a company and I wish I
could remember the name. I am usually careful about how much money I spend
on the internet if I spend any for research. I went to one Irish site which
said they had information on one Park family living in Armagh Co., Ireland.
Maybe someone else will have dealt with this company. To get the actual
information, I had to give them the equivalent of $8. They confirmed they
got the money and I got no information. Pat Morano
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mary Burns" <>
To: <>
Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2005 9:42 PM
Subject: Re: [MON] Internet security - personal - not computer


>I too have had nothing but good experiences in using the internet for
> genealogy research. However, I do think that some caution is warranted,
> especially to prevent identity theft. Most of us know not to give details
> about living people, although I wasn't so cautious when I first started.
> A
> police officer/amateur genealogist explained to me how risky this could
> be,
> so I don't do it any more.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <>
> To: <>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2004 4:00 PM
> Subject: Re: [MON] Internet security - personal - not computer
>
>
>> It's an interesting subject...and an important one, too.
>>
>> People who are dangerous and criminal often act in a friendly manner so
>> as
> to
>> draw us in...to trick us. If we are not careful, we can easily be taken
>> advantage of or hurt by such scammers. So, the best offense is a good
> defense.
>>
>> Or is it?
>>
>> On the other hand, many good people like to share and are appreciative of
>> others who go the extra mile to help out. If we are to build a truly
> peaceful
>> world, one of trust, we must be willing to interact with others in the
> world
>> beyond our families and closest friends. Trust and friendship beget trust
> and
>> friendship.
>>
>> I suggest caution and good judgement over time. The amount of time that a
>> villian is willing to spend to dupe another is limited and proportionate
> to his
>> reward. Someone trying to scam you out of five dollars is willing to
> spend
>> only i minimum amout of time. If he/she is not successful quickly,
>> he/she
> moves
>> on to another victim. Someone trying to scam you out of your life
>> savings
>> (should you be so fortunate) is going to invest more time to gain your
> confidence.
>>
>> Don't open your heart or your door too quickly. Offer trust and friend
> ship
>> in a public way. You'll know your new friends and your new enemies soon
>> enough. All the best.
>>
>>
>
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