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Never give out personal information to people online that you
don't know. This includes your real name (always use a
nickname), your age, your address, your phone number, or where
you go to school. |
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If someone is sending you nasty or rude messages online, such as
in emails or Instant Messaging or chat rooms, tell someone such
as a parent or teacher. |
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If you think that someone is bullying you online, or by sending
you nasty texts on your mobile, let a teacher or parent know.
Show them the messages that you have received. |
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Never go alone to meet someone that you have got to know
online. Always talk to an adult first, so they can help you
stay safe. |
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The internet is a brilliant way of finding information and
making friends. Never be scared of it. But remember that there
are some people who use the internet to scare or bully children,
so always talk to an adult if you have any questions about how
to use the system safely. |
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If someone sends you an email message which contains an
attachment or a web site link for you to click on, it's best to
ignore the message. It may be a link to a virus or some other
unwanted software that could harm your computer. |
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When you're posting messages in chat rooms or blogs, or on sites
such as MySpace or Facebook, think carefully about what you're
going to say. Don't post personal information about yourself.
Anyone who needs to know such information should already know
it, if they really are your friend. |
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If someone asks you to join them in a separate area of a chat
room for a private chat, it's always safest to say no unless you
know the person in real life. |
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Never agree to a webcam chat with someone online unless you will
both be using your cameras. If you turn on your camera but the
other person does not, maybe the other person is lying about who
they really area. |
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When you're not using your webcam, close the shutter. Or turn
the camera around so it faces the wall. Otherwise, a hacker
could possibly get into your computer and turn on the camera
without you knowing. |
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If you suspect that someone you meet online isn't really who
they say they are, and perhaps is much older than they say, tell
a parent, teacher or other adult so that they can sort out the
problem for you. |
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If you receive "spam" emails that are rude or nasty, just delete
them and ignore them. Remember, these messages are
automatically sent out to millions of adults and children - the
message is not specifically aimed at you, and the person who
sent it probably doesn't even know you. |
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It's a good idea to always tell someone before you start using
the internet each time. That way, you know that someone is on
hand if you have a problem or if someone scares you. |
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If someone online sends you pictures or messages and then tells
you not to tell your parents about them, you should do the right
thing and always tell your parents. |
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If you want to buy
something online, always ask an adult such as a parent or
teacher to check it out first. Some internet companies are
bogus - they'll take your money but won't send you the goods
that you have paid for. Getting an adult to help you check out
the site will help you look after your hard-earned money. |