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HOW TO STAY SAFE ON THE WEB |
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- Never give out identifying information such as name, address, school or telephone number.
- Never send a person a picture without first checking with your parent or guardian.
- Never respond to messages or bulletin board items that are suggestive, obscene, threatening or generally make you feel uncomfortable.
- Be careful when someone offers you something for nothing, such as gifts and money.
- Be careful about any offers that involve you meeting someone.
- Tell your parents or guardian right away if you come across any information that makes you feel uncomfortable.
- Never arrange a face-to-face meeting without telling your parents or guardian.
- If your parents or guardian agree to the meeting, make sure you meet in a public place and have a parent or guardian with you.
- Remember that people online may not be who they seem. You can’t see or even hear the person.
- Be sure you are dealing with someone you and your parents know and trust before giving out any personal information about yourself via e-mail.
- Get to know your online friends just as you get to know all of your other friends.
- If you become aware of child pornography being transmitted while
online you should immediately contact the police.
