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Second Life

For those who don't know already, Second Life (SL) is a large virtual online community that's very similar to a Massive Multiplayer Online (MMO) game, only with no game. Instead, Linden Research Inc., the "game's" creator, provides user with only:

  1. A virtual world to host the people and objects
  2. An avatar by which a user can explore, interact, and socialize
  3. Personal property (land) that can be built on or sold to others for profit
  4. Tools that can be used to create custom items, avatar modifications, and scripted actions
  5. An economy using Linden Dollars (game money) for the exchange of land and customizations

Because only land ownership costs money while all other aspects of the game are free, SL has exploded in popularity for people seeking something fun to do, for creative/artistic types looking to express themselves, and for entrepreneurial sorts seeking to make real-life money.

Though a harmless pastime for many, the freedom which Linden gives it's customers has brought a host of questions about how to deal with both in-game and real-world problems.

With a virtual word comes Virtual Crime. Learn how Second Life has demonstrated how real life crime can spread to virtual ones.
If you want to mess with Second Life, first take the time to learn a few things first.
The Second Life Ultra-Primer is a detailed guide written by an experienced SL player. Be sure to check it out!

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Too Late!

If you've already become a victim, here is a list of things you should do.

Solving ID Theft

Lock your credit reports with a Credit Freeze to prevent credit-based ID theft (90% of ID theft risk).
Learn to protect your information to prevent not only ID theft, but many other kinds of problems (the rest of ID theft risk).

Save Time and Money

cancel credit-monitoring services.
Cancel id-theft-insurance

Who is Responsible?

Sometimes you just have to wonder why it's so easy to steal identities in the first place.

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A "Second Life" of Crime

With virtual worlds comes virtual crimes.

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Second Life - Security Tips for New Players

Check out a few of these tips before you consider playing Second Life.

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The Second Life Ultra-Primer

A Second Life primer from a veteran player.

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The Identity Theft Victim's Mini-Guide to Recovery

If you've already experienced ID theft, here are some tips of what to do next.

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Credit Freeze

Setting a credit report freeze is the fastest and most effective way to actually block and reduce your risk of ID Theft. And it's free.

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Out and About Defense

The best defense against non-credit ID Theft and a variety of other risks is to adopt a mindset of protection: Data Defense. Learn how to protect your information with simple and sometimes free countermeasures all based on a simple philosophy that the less people who have your information, the safer you are.

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