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Education is the first step in fighting phishers, scammers, and thieves, so try these fun, interactive quizzes. They'll help you guard against Internet fraud, protect your personal information, and secure your computer.

• ID Theft FaceOff: Your identity's been stolen! Luckily, this time you just need to correctly answer some questions on protecting your identity to get it back.

• The Case of the Cyber Criminal: A techie spy and his cunning crew are out to get your personal information. Stop them cold by proving you're ready to protect yourself online.
• Phishing Scams: Phishers are looking to lure you with bogus emails and pop-ups that seem safe. Will you take the bait or live to swim another day?
• Spam Scam Slam: Three rounds. Three strikes. Make it through this game, and it's clear—you're on to spam scams and not likely to get slammed by the next one.
• Friend Finder: Compete with our contestants for a spot on the Friend Finder All-Star List. Earn your spot by showing you're savvy when it comes to making friends online.

Related Links:

• Social Network Users Give Out Too Much Information
• Professional Data Recovery for PCs
• Sneaky Ways Identity Thieves Get Your Information

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