Stay Safe Online

TIPS TO STAY SAFE ON THE INTERNET

STAY ANONYMOUS

Use another name or a nickname - keep your address a secret - Don't say where you go to school - only give your phone numbers to people you know - don't tell ANYONE anything that you don't want the world to know!

BE PRIVATE

Keep your login details secret - always use the privacy settings when creating a profile on sites or apps like Instagram, Snapchat and gaming sites. Get an adult to help you with your privacy settings

WANT TO POST A PHOTO?

If you want to post a photo, YOU choose it - make sure the picture doesn't show any background detail - it's hard we know, but think before you answer personal questions - if anyone asks you to pose, say NO

WANT LOTS OF FRIENDS? Of course you do! But...

Not everyone is who they say they are - don't let anyone you've just met on the internet be your 'buddy' - real friends are those who've shown they care about you

SO YOU WANT TO MEET? It's good to be with mates, but...

Meeting strangers is ALWAYS very dangerous - some internet users have very bad intentions and will use any trick to get you to meet them

BE HAPPY

If, when chatting, you feel uneasy or even threatened, sign off! - tell your mum, dad or teacher about any worrying experiences, not just your friends - block anyone who gives you bad ideas

TALK TO SOMEONE

There are people who care about you; family, friends and teachers - if you need to discuss a problem, talk to one of them, not someone you've just met online - remember, it could be dangerous to do so

BELIEVE.......NOT

Don't fall for it. Things aren't always what they seem! Everyone exaggerates, you probably do it as well - some people might tell lies just to get to you - a few are dangerous

BE SAFE! BE SURE! BE SAVVY!