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Internet Safety. Provided by the Nebraska Attorney Generals Office. You Should Know. The Internet can be a great place to learn new information, meet new people, and have fun. Unfortunately, it can also be a dangerous place.
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Internet Safety Provided by the Nebraska Attorney Generals Office
You Should Know • The Internet can be a great place to learn new information, meet new people, and have fun. • Unfortunately, it can also be a dangerous place. • Whether you’re in a chat room, sending emails, or just surfing, you need to take responsibility to be safe. • Consider the following tips to be Internet Safe.
Tips to be Internet Safe • Talk to your parents about which sites are off limits and which ones are OK. • Keep your passwords secret and change them regularly. • Never assume someone is who they say they are. • Never give out a phone number, address or photo to an online pen pal or someone you met in a chat room unless you talk to your parents first.
More Tips… • NEVER agree to meet with an online acquaintance without talking to your parents. • Know the difference between advertising and entertainment. Sometimes it’s not clear cut. • Do not respond to mean or threatening emails. • Always follow these guidelines no matter what computer you’re on or where you’re at. • Finally, if you ever have any doubts about anything online (Web sites, e-mail, or giving out information) always talk to your parents. Never keep it to yourself.