Only You Can Prevent Spam

START Forget Smokey the Bear and Woodsy Owl. This fall, the Federal Trade Commission introduced Dewie the Turtle, a cartoon critter that teaches kids about safety on the Internet. But why stop there? Consider these technomascots. Stay �safe at any speed,� advises FTC spokesturtle Dewie. Frank the Giant Sloth Mission: Prevent unauthorized copying Catchphrase: �Beware […]

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Forget Smokey the Bear and Woodsy Owl. This fall, the Federal Trade Commission introduced Dewie the Turtle, a cartoon critter that teaches kids about safety on the Internet. But why stop there? Consider these technomascots.

Stay �safe at any speed,� advises FTC spokesturtle Dewie.

Frank the Giant Sloth
Mission: Prevent unauthorized copying
Catchphrase: �Beware the long claws of the law.�

Phat Gnat
Mission: Teach cell phone etiquette
Catchphrase: �Yo, dude — don�t be rude!�

Potbelly Pete
M__ission:__ Discourage unsolicited email
Catchphrase: �Spam kills.�

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