Social Networking is in vogue these days and it helps you stay connected, 27x7 for some people who access the sites via the smartphones. With internet taking an important part of everyone's life and also time you ought to be wary of things that you post online. You have to use your discretion and keep a few things under wraps.

Never ever share intimate videos or photos on the internet. You have to remember at all times that once posted, though you delete it online, you cannot completely wipe it off the internet. And if your luck bounces back hard, your parents, siblings, colleagues or anyone else you know might come across the posts. Humiliating embarrassment is the least that you may experience.

Don't give a new guy or girl you met your address or phone number. People on the internet always sound trustworthy but you never know; this person could be your doom.

Abusing people online to vent your anger? Think twice 'cause whatever you post can easily be linked back to you. Anonymity on the internet is an illusion. It is always better to confront the concerned persons and vent your anger which could even save you a promotion or two.

Paying bills online has become very common online but this doesn't mean you can enter the details of the bank accounts or ATM pincodes everywhere. This is a high risk factor and you may be duped by a internet scam. You are never asked ATM pincodes and account numbers online, except by the banks rarely. So now you know what to do if there is someone asking you for the details regardless of the reasons.

Finally, it has become a sort of a trend to post updates of whatever you are doing in the internet as a status message. A funny witty status or something similar is safe but don't post details like heading to a pub, out for food and other similar statuses since evil is always on the lookout and your statuses are merely invitations for trouble.

(AW- Anil)