Social Media Safety Quiz

Ethan is scrolling through his favorite social media app when he receives a direct message from someone claiming to be an influencer. The person offers Ethan a chance to be featured on their page, but first, they ask for his home address to send a free promotional gift. Should Ethan share his personal information in this situation?

• Yes, it is safe to share personal information with influencers.

• No, it is not safe to share personal information with strangers online.

WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION MIGHT BE SHARED?

WHAT SHOULD I SAY?

• Hello

• Goodbye

• Thank you

• Please

Olivia just got a new phone and is excited to join an online game her friends have been playing. During the game, another player, who seems friendly and helpful, asks Olivia to add them on social media. They also suggest exchanging phone numbers to stay in touch and help each other in the game. SHOULD YOU SHARE PERSONAL INFORMATION IN THIS SITUATION?

• Yes, it's safe to share personal information with friendly players.

• No, you should not share personal information with strangers online.

WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION MIGHT BE SHARED?

• Name and address

• Favorite color

• Pet's name

• Hobby

WHAT SHOULD I SAY?

• You should say 'Hello'.

• You should say 'Goodbye'.

• You should say 'Thank you'.

• You should say 'Please'.

Johnny recently made a new friend in an online chat group while playing a game he enjoys. After a few weeks of chatting, his new friend asks Johnny for his parents' credit card information to help split the cost of a new online game they both want to play. SHOULD YOU SHARE PERSONAL INFORMATION IN THIS SITUATION?

• Yes, because it will help Johnny and his friend play the game together.

• No, because sharing personal information like credit card details is unsafe.

WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION MIGHT BE SHARED?

• Name and address

• Favorite color

• Pet's name

• Hobby

WHAT SHOULD I SAY?

• You should say 'Hello'.

• You should say 'Goodbye'.

• You should say 'Thank you'.

• You should say 'Please'.

In class you and your group partners are talking about making a group chat for a class project. You aren’t sure if you should share your phone number with everyone in the group because you don’t know anyone in your group very well. Should you share personal information in this situation?

• Yes, it's safe to share personal information.

• No, it's better to avoid sharing personal information.