Be safe online: how to protect you personal information...

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.

For example, post an update on Twitter or Facebook that reads "can't wait - going on vacation for two weeks!" and potential burglars know exactly when you won't be home. More...

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