Selecting a safe gaming site

If you play online or download games from reputable sites such as Yahoo! Games, MSN Zones, and AOL Games you run very little risk of any harm. Proven sites are not likely to give your machine malware problems or abuse your personal information. These sites also make a clear distinction between what they provide for free (without hidden clauses or malware threats) and which games you pay for. If you use a less well-known site, check the reputation and fine print first.

Spam that offers free games will ask for you to fill out an extensive profile that will be resold and abused. These sites may also download malware to your computer. This is a particularly effective type of spam for younger users, so help them be aware of these scams.