COVER YOUR ASSets

Work at home or making money on the internet can leave you exposed if you are not careful.

 Lets talk about some practices to safeguard you on the web.

     First thing I did was set up an email address just for my online activities.  I chose Yahoo mail for the spam filter and BELIEVE me when I say you will get TONS of spam.

     The second thing I did was to get a prepaid debit card so that should the BAD GUYS get access to my account they would not get very much from me.  Netspend and WalMart both offer reasonable prepaids. Both are relatively easy to load money onto, and both offer ways to track spending.

     The third thing I did was to set up a Google Voice account.  Many of these sites want a phone number and I was not comfortable giving my home or cell number.  Judging from the times I  received some calls I am glad they didn't get my number.

     Finally, be very careful how much personal information you put on the web.  I cannot think of a good reason ANYONE on the web needs my Social Security number. I also am very careful about answering questions about the number of children under 18 are in my household.   Just use common sense and ask yourself WHY someone would need the info.  Protect yourself.