11-30-2005, 02:11 PM
Quote:Amazon.com's wish list feature is a great way to let relatives know what a kid wants. But it's also potentially a great way for predators to connect with kids...
Site visitors can search wish lists by name, presumably to see whether anyone they want to gift has set one up. However, it's relatively easy for a stranger to find a kid simply by searching for a common first name, then scrolling through the list to find those who have listed last names, cities and states. Clicking through to the wish list gives a good indication of how old the person is.
...No matter how old you are, online privacy and safety experts say it's a bad idea to publish your last name or other identifying details on the Internet.
full article: http://www.internetnews.com/ec-news/article.php/3566901