ADVISORY, Oct. 16, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) --
WHO: Web Wise Kids and the Entertainment Software Association Foundation WHAT: Press conference announcing the pre-release of AirDogs, a computer game that demonstrates how online crimes -- software piracy, fraud, extortion and bullying -- have lifelong legal and social consequences for teens and their families. Web Wise Kids, with a grant from the Entertainment Software Association (ESAF) Foundation, will make AirDogs available for existing Community Partners in all 50 states and is expected to benefit more than 2 million students. WHERE: 2006 California Cyber Safety Summit: Protecting Children Online Sacramento Convention Center, 1600 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 For more information: http://www.cybersafety.ca.gov DATE: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 TIME: 12:15 p.m. PLACE: 3rd Floor Ballroom - Check with Registration Desk to confirm room number. PARTICIPANTS: -- Charlene Zettel, Director of the California Department of Consumer Affairs -- McGregor Scott, US Attorney, Eastern California -- Dick Ackerman, Senate Republican Leader, California District 33 -- Monique Nelson, Executive Vice President, Web Wise Kids -- Deborah Buyer, Senior Associate General Counsel, Entertainment Software Association -- Katie Canton, Teen Ambassador, Web Wise Kids
CURRENT FACTS:
An analysis of fraud convictions over recent years points to a disturbing trend. In the past, property offenses committed by minors usually consisted of shoplifting or burglary. Now teenagers are using their computer skills to perpetrate highly complex fraud schemes.
-- Internet Fraud -- Software Piracy -- Bullying & Extortion
Promo DVD to be provided.
Web Wise Kids is a California nonprofit organization founded with the mission of "empowering today's youth to make wise choices online." Since 2002, the company has specialized in providing easy to use, school-approved Internet safety education to youth ages 11 to 16 through computer games.