The Secrets To Being Safe On The Internet
The murder of a couple in Atlanta, Georgia last week brings light to an issue that affects almost everyone with an electronic device: safety on the internet.
The couple was looking for their dream car, a 1966 Mustang. They took to the internet to make their dream a reality. Craigslist, the site the couple used to look for their car, can often be associated with sketchy trades due to the fact that it is not regulated. The details of where the the trade took place and other factors are not known. But, what is known is that the situation did not end well. The couple was found dead only days after they were reported missing.
The sad truth is that a disastrous outcome like this is not an anomaly, but is becoming rather common as more people venture to use the internet.
Teens heading of to college buy or sell furniture online, often. Buying a futon can quickly turn into a dangerous situation without taking the necessary precautions.
However, almost all of these situations could have been prevented by being cautious and doing background research, not only on what you want to buy, but also on who is selling the product.
Since more online deals are being made, being aware of your surroundings when the deal takes place a simple safety precaution. Making sure that the meeting takes place in a public place gives an added benefit of others around if something goes awry.
Using the internet to gain a profit or a product always leaves room for something to go wrong, but, by being a cautious user, almost all dangers are preventable by just being smart about the situation and looking for signs of danger.
