You might not expect up to date and relevant computer and Internet advice from the US Federal Government, but the folks at the Federal Trade Commission are really on top of things in that regard. The FTC has a list of very useful and well written articles with advice on avoiding Internet scams and bad deals.
Here are a few of the articles I found to be particularly relevant for freebies enthusiasts:
Email Address Harvesting
This article shows you why you should not post your real email address anywhere it is publicly visible on the Internet and gives you some advice on minimizing spam.How Not to Get Hooked by a "Phishing" Scam
The FTC provides seven tips to help you avoid getting scammed by identity thieves who try to trick you into revealing sensitive information.International Lottery Scams
If you have ever been tempted to respond to an email declaring that you have won or are a finalist for an International lottery, you need to read this article.P2P File-Sharing: Evaluate the Risks
This FTC consumer alert gives you some advice on the pitfalls of Internet file sharing. Parents -- you may not use file sharing yourself, but it is very likely that your kids do.Spyware Alert
This one provides some good advice on recognizing, avoiding, and removing spyware. This is also a very good article for parents to read, because even you are careful about where you go and what you do on the Internet, your kids may not be.I picked the above articles because they seemed very relevant to visitors of this site, but there are many more articles on the list that are worth reading.
