Every year, millions of people are cheated out of money or tricked into providing personal information about themselves through online hoaxes. Unfortunately, online hoaxes are a part of modern life and anyone with an e-mail account will frequently encounter them. While some hoaxes are easy to spot, others are much more cunning. Readers use this practical guide to learn how to spot hoaxes and what to do after recognizing one. Need-to-know information for today’s electronic world is presented in age-appropriate text, making staying safe online accessible to every reader.