Sue Scheff: Internet Safety

Today’s kids have grown up online. Finding their way around the Internet and posting on social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook is part of their every day life. But in this online world … What are they saying? Who are they “talking” to? How can we keep our kids safe from danger – both emotional and physical?

Did you know that 70 percent of teens on the Internet have accidentally found pornography on the web; 60 percent have been contacted online by a stranger; another 60 percent have been victims of online bullying; and 45 percent have posted personal information?

The Internet Generation tells of online experiences and stories your kids may not be telling you about this 24/7 cyber- world. You’ll hear insights on setting specific rules, keeping track of kids’ online visits, and talking with them – armed with hard facts and real-life examples – about the very real threats out there.

When it comes to Internet know-how, can parents ever catch up with their kids? Yes. Watch The Internet Generation and start the conversation with your children about what’s on the Internet – the good and the bad. The Internet is here to stay, and it’s our responsibility to keep kids safe, especially when they’re online.

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Reputation Defender MyChild is a great place for parents to start for cyber safety for their kids.

Sue Scheff: Continuing to be a Voice Against Internet Abuse

If you believe that free speech allows you to slander and defame others, think twice.

Carey Bock Levine has an $11.3M Judgment that she will live with for a long time. This was a jury verdict for damages she did to my family, my organization and myself.

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Sue Scheff on 20/20 ABC News i-Caught

20/20 ABC News i-Caught producer and their staff was fantastic! I just wanted to send out an extra thank you to all of them for all their kindness and professionalism!

Sue Scheff continuing to help others...

Since my appearance on 20/20 ABC News i-Caught earlier in August, I have been contacted by many people that are victims of Internet Abuse.

When 20/20 first contacted me, I had my reservations, since I knew that the people that want to continue to slander me would escalate again with their malicious posts- as they did after the airing, but in the long run, being a voice for so many others that can't speak up has been rewarding.

From the professional photographer that has one disgruntled bride after years of an impeccable reputation for high end weddings, to a house wife that was being attacked by other jealous neighbors and postings of the most horrific acts that were completely false. In today's Internet World, the stroke of a key has become too easy to destroy others for no reason other than hate and malice.

Speaking out has given me the opportunity to have others learn from what steps I have taken as well as learning from my mistakes.

Sure, I am still being abused online, but fortunately most people can see through the vendetta's and vindictiveness.

After appearing in major media outlets, all have done their due diligent back ground on my situation, I am continuing be a voice for those that are silenced and scared.

Sue Scheff

Just a quick thank you to all the people that emailed me with their stories and support. I am simply amazed at the number of people that are being abused on the Internet with slanderous statements and photo's.

Personally, I will always have critics, like others who step up to the plate and want to make a difference in the world. Being in the public eye can bring all sorts of interesting, disturbing, and strange things to light. I am stunned at the amount of time and energy that is being spent to harm others on the Internet.

I am grateful I have contributed so much positive to the story and helped others to step up and speak out. It has been extremely difficult at many times, however knowing I am making a difference in so many lives helps to me to continue my mission to help parents and be a voice for victims of Internet Abuse.

Thanks again to the crew at 20/20 ABC - the fantastic producer and a special thanks to Michael Fertik and his team at Reputation Defender.

Martin Bashir sits down with Sue Scheff

On Tuesday, August 14th - I was on the new 20/20 i-Caught series.

Although I was very hesitant to go on, the producers and Martin Bashir made me feel at ease.

I was not hesitant on my story; the fact I have become a voice for so many people that have been defamed, destroyed, harassed and more on the Internet - I felt I had to share my story.

The response has been overwhelming and I am simply amazed at the number of emails I received of people going through the horrors of the Internet.

Reputation Defender CEO, Michael Fertik, is extremely professional and very caring of people that are being abused online. Although some may think that this service is to serve as a deceptive way to hide ugly truths, it couldn't be further from the truth.

As I posted in an earlier Blog, Reputation Defender does their due diligent prior taking on a new client, like myself. They will not take on clients that are not reputable.

Sure, I still have a small number of people that are out there campaigning to destroy me on the Internet, but I always know I won 2 jury trials - I fought back - I won - and the truth in both my cases prevailed.

Thanks to 20/20 ABC News for sharing my story, it has helped so many already.