Scammers easily hide their true identity by pretending to be someone else – maybe even you or your child. They can then remain anonymous as they commit their crimes under stolen identities. There are many reasons why they would pretend to be someone else – the most obvious of which is so that they don’t…
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When Marlize Holtzhausen’s pregnant sister was attacked in her home, in front of her two-year-old son, then kidnapped, beaten, raped and left for dead – the whole family was severely traumatised. She struggled to get help and the physical damage caused her to go into labour while she was stranded far from home. Time was…
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How do you know that the person you are chatting to online is actually who they claim to be? The Internet has made it so easy for people to connect with other people all over the world. Most people who create online profiles, do so honestly and with the intention to connect with friends, family,…
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You may wonder why anyone would go to extreme lengths to target your child online. Why would international cybercrime syndicates create elaborate email, gaming, and chat scams just to get information from your child? Crimes against children fall under these primary categories: Sexual abuse and exploitation. They are soliciting and distributing child pornography. Human trafficking.…
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There are so many great reasons why your child, tween or teenager should have access to the Internet. They can learn about any subject in the world and connect with others who share the same interests. They can create content and share their talent with the world. But, the Internet also comes with danger and…
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The internet has changed the way we do things. Things we used to do in the real world are now done on the internet. We use the internet for banking, communication, entertainment, education, business and more. We even date online. During the Covid-19 related lockdowns, we moved more of our lives onto the Internet to…
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Every day millions of records of personal information are sold on the dark web. With such a huge number of databases on the market, a record sells for 20 cents, making this a billion-dollar industry. The data breaches that make the news are a fraction of the size of this crime. Many companies don’t disclose…
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