Staying Safe Online: How To Protect Your Personal Information

Posted June 29, 2009 12:00 pm.

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It’s easier than ever to shop, chat, and play online.

From online retailers to social networking sites to the seemingly endless options for poker, everything you could possibly want is on the Internet.

But a few things you might want to keep private could end up online too.

There’s a chance your SIN, your credit card, or even your address could fall into the wrong hands.

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