The in class topic that I feel has been most valuable for the class was the discussion on the reliability of websites and online sources. The great part about the Internet is that people have the ability to create and share content as they see fit. This can be entertaining and educational based on however each person decides to participate as an online being.
This ability to create, however, also allows for the unethical group of internet users to prey on others. The types of tricks that fool people are just as limitless as they are creative, but with the knowledge of what makes quality online services anyone can be safe. It is important to check the "About Us" section on a site before doing any type of data transferring with it. Checking a sites linked sites can also provide some credibility. By looking for information on trusted named sites you will be able to see reliability because if you have never heard of the brand you have nothing to compare it to.
The keys to your safety is being vigilant and smart about you choices. Do not trust chat rooms or discussion boards because they can be easily faked. Any information presented to you without dates or some type of resource should automatically send up red flags. In the end it is no ones fault but the user if he/she is ill-informed.
How to Spot Fake Websites:
http://www.philb.com/fakesites.htm
http://www.report-online-scams.com/how-to-spot-a-fake-website.html
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