Monday 2 February 2009

Personal Info on the internet....Be careful

Here is a message from my friend Chris about internet stalkers or just sickos who pray on our naivety towards internet security. I don't want to scare anyone but it made me go change a few things on my blog to help make it a lil safer for me and my fellow friends who visit me.
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Girls it is soooo important when blogging, or posting photos that you don't give out too personal information.. Eg suburbs where you live, schools that your children attend..Local, shops..number plates..These are things people can track you with.or track your kids if you are posting photos of them..I'm not saying don't post just please please be careful and wary of what you show..these sights , my own included and your personal blogs are open for ALL to see and you don't know everyone that is watching.. there are unfriendly or overfriendly people out there!"
So girls I have taken my birthday list down and taken away my email addy, town I live in off of my profile info. I am about to go edit a few things in my blog content too....So if you notice any changes, it is me who is doing them! This has really made me think about internet safety when I am blogging...Thanks Chris for bringing it to my notice. Just the slap in the face that I needed! Off to fix up some more things on my blog. Thanks for visiting my blog and hope this makes you more aware than I was 1 hour ago. Luv Shaz xoxo

10 comments:

  1. You are so right. I try to keep my personal information to a minimum because of this. It is happening out there so best to safeguard yourself.

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  2. This is so true. Before I used to put everything then after some time somebody kept on calling me already

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  3. BTW, good thing you posted this reminder.

    Be careful everyone!

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  4. It is quiet scary just how much people can even find out about you typing you're name into google.

    I have something for you over on my blog hun xx

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  5. Hi Shaz...thanks for the valuable info, much appreciated my friend...you have also been tagged so please visit my blog for details!

    Hugs

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  6. Oh I feel so much happier that my point is getting across..you can share without sharing too much!Keep what's close to you safe!

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  7. Oh Shaz, you're so right.. I try to keep my personal information to a minimum as well.. Have a great week! XOXO

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  8. You are so right, we really have to be carefull!

    I am Marjolein by the way, one of the WijDUS girls and just wanted to tell you that you can participate in our challenge! Of course you can, it's open for everybody, all over the world! Can't wait to see your take on the first Time challenge!!

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  9. Yes Thank you ChrisW for your message, I heard it loud and clear..probably too late though!
    I am being proactive from now! I am just too trusting thinking everybody is like me, I couldn't honestly hurt anyone intentionally. And I also believe that everybody is good!

    Thanks for all your comments girls, Luv Shaz xoxo

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Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving me your heartfelt comments. They put a smile on my face and lift my spirits. I really appreciate them, Luv Shaz xoxo

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