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- Be wary of Penpal Scams
Although there are many legitimate people around the world looking for sincere penpal exchanges, please be wary of the following penpal scams:
The “International Youth Conference” scam
The person pretends to be sponsoring or working with an “International Youth Conference” of some kind, and tries to get you to send them money for registration fees, hotel reservations, [...]
- Penpal Safety (and General Internet Safety)
Having a penpal can be a profound lifetime experience with an individual’s knowledge and understanding of cultures and people greatly enhanced through the simple exchange of thoughts and feelings through letter writing. Before you (or your child) secures a relationship with a penpal it is wise to consider the following:
On the internet, you cannot easily [...]
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