Online Safety Guidelines

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Never share personal information online. Be cautious of unfamiliar emails, messages, or links from unknown sources. Avoid accepting every friend request on social media and never arrange face-to-face meetings with strangers online.

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These are key rules for staying safe online: Never share personal information; Be cautious of unfamiliar emails or messages; Avoid clicking unknown links; Be skeptical of online bargains; Think twice before accepting friend requests; Never meet strangers in person; Share concerns with a trusted adult; Never share your location; Practice skepticism; Pay attention to your feelings.

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We are all responsible for ensuring the Internet is a safe and secure place.

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Everyone has a role in maintaining online safety and security.

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The three questions to ask if someone or something online makes you feel uncomfortable are: Who is contacting you? Why are they contacting you? What do they want?

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These questions help you assess the intentions of online interactions: Who is contacting you? Why are they contacting you? What do they want.

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Phishing is an attempt to obtain personal information by disguising as a trustworthy entity, often through email or text.

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Phishing involves scammers pretending to be legitimate entities to steal personal information.

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If you encounter a suspicious pop-up, do not click on it. Close it properly and ensure the button you choose to close it is recognizable. Disable pop-ups in your browser settings if needed.

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Steps to handle suspicious pop-ups: Avoid clicking; Close properly; Use recognizable buttons; Disable pop-ups in browser settings.

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Catfishing is when a scammer creates a fake identity to befriend someone, pretending to be someone they are not.

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Catfishing involves scammers using false identities to deceive others online.

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What to do if approached online by a catfisher:

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If a stranger online tries to befriend you and begins asking for favors, personal information, or images, tell a trusted adult immediately. Report the incident to the social media site and law enforcement. Never move the conversation to a private place online.

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How an "online influencer scam" works:

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Scammers create fake social media accounts that resemble those of influencers or celebrities. They may stage an online contest and ask the "winner" to pay a fee or provide their bank account number to claim a prize.