Computers & the InternetEntertainment
Microsites
- OnGuard Online
Provides practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information.
- Entertainment Ratings
Provides information about the entertainment rating systems, FTC reports on the marketing of violent entertainment to children, how to file a complaint about media violence, and links to sites where you can investigate specific movies or electronic games.
Facts for Consumers
- Social Networking Sites: A Parent's Guide [PDF]
Urges parents and kids to talk about the risks involved in using social networking sites and offers tips for using them safely. Includes resources for more information. 8.5"x11", 4 pages.
- Social Networking Sites: Safety Tips for Tweens and Teens [PDF]
Urges parents and kids to talk about the risks involved in using social networking sites and offers tips for using them safely. Includes resources for more information. 8.5"x11", 4 pages.
Consumer Alerts
- Cost of "Free" Adult Content Adds Up [PDF]
- Online Gambling and Kids: A Bad Bet [PDF]
- P2P File-Sharing: Evaluating the Risks [PDF] [en español]
- Video Games: Reading the Ratings on the Games People Play [PDF]
- Virtual Worlds and Kids: Mapping the Risks [PDF]
Articles
- Learning About The Economy At A Virtual Mall [PDF]
www.ftc.gov/YouAreHere takes kids to the virtual shopping mall where they find games and activities that let them experience advertising, competition, and the mission of the FTC. Animated guides help kids navigate through fun activities with lessons embedded.
