"You Have 34,658 Friends!" Oh Yeah?

As millions flock to social networking sites such as MySpace, Facebook, and Friendster, experts warn they could be putting themselves at risk from dangers such as identity theft and stalking. Take this basic precautions.
* Check the website's privacy policy. Some allow unrestricted access to posted content. If possible, restrict access to your profile so only close friends can view your information.
* Seriously consider omitting your full name, address, phone number, pets' and maiden names or any personal details the could allude to passwords.* Choose a username that doesn't contain personal info.
* Be aware that personal photos can be altered.
* The internet is open to the public, so only post stuff you don't mind strangers knowing. After all, you can't take it back - even if you delete it, older versions may exist on other people's computer.
* Don't believe everything you read online. Report anything or anyone suspicious to the website or to the police.