Give only your first name. 

Don't post your street address.

Don't post your phone number.

If you're putting up your resume, simply include a note that both are available upon request.

(1) The Overpayment Scam

This involves a transaction in which you receive a check for more than you are due. A version that's common on college campuses and young singles: You advertise on one of the networking sites, such as Craigslist.org, for a roommate. The seemingly ideal person responds and you make arrangements to room together. The prospective roommate mails you a check for a larger amount than the asked for deposit. You deposit the check in your bank. The sender of the check explains that he made a mistake and asks that you refund the overpayment portion. You do. Then you hear from your bank that the check bounced.

Solution: Accept only cashier's check from strangers.

The Nigerian E-mail Scam

This scam started in Nigeria, hence its name. You receive an email from a foreigner (could be in any country) who says he is entitled to an inheritance and he will share some of it if you will help him out. You're asked to send money to pay the fees and taxes involved. You do and of course, you never hear from the person again.

Lottery Scams

You receive an email saying you've won  a nice size prize  - but first you must pay the required fee. You pay. No prize ever shows up.

For more information, head for: www.scambusters.org