Online Gaming

It's important to keep your personal information safe. So try to remember:

• Don't use any personal information
• This could be your full name, home address, phone number or the name of your school
• Use a nickname
• Don't use your real name.Choose a nickname that will not attract the wrong type of attention
• Look out for your mates
• Treat your friend's personal details like you would your own and don't share their details with others.

In some online games, you can talk to others players through a headset, often known as 'voice chat'. The other person might seem friendly but remember they are still strangers. It's important to be safe, so don't agree to meet up with anyone you don't know.

Sometimes you can use a 'voice mask'. This will disguise your voice and make you sound different. That way others don't know your age or gender.

If other players make you feel uncomfortable or keep asking personal questions, hang up or cancel the chat and tell a trusted adult.