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WEB STALKING
Are people you meet on-line always who they say they are? |
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Always remember, the
person you are 'talking' to on-line may not be who they claim to be.
You have no sure way of telling if the person at the 'other end' is
genuine. Because you can't see the other person you are communicating
with , it would be very easy for the other person to pretend they are
someone they aren't. Before you reveal any information about yourself or give out any personal information such as your email address, be totally certain you know who the other person is. A person should be sure that they are dealing with someone they and their parents know and completely trust. You should get to know your "online friends" just as you get to know all of your other friends. |
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Never arrange a face-to-face meeting with anyone you meet on-line without first telling your parents or guardian. If your parents or guardian agree to the meeting, make sure that you only meet in a public place and that a parent or guardian is present. Remember that people online may
not be who they seem. Never give your real name, your phone number or
your address, remember, the other person could be lying and trying to
deceive you. |
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How can you protect yourself on the Internet?
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In public message forums such as in a chat rooms, blog sites and bulletin boards never give out any information that could identify you. |
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Never give details such as your real name, your home address, what school you go to, or your home or mobile telephone numbers. |
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Never send a picture of yourself without the knowledge and permission your parent or guardian. |
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Under no circumstances should you respond to any bulletin board items or messages that are obscene or suggestive. |
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Tell their parent or guardian if you are seeing or hearing any information that makes you feel uncomfortable. |
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Log off immediately if someone is being suggestive, threatening, belligerent, or making you feel uncomfortable. |
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When offered something for nothing be very wary. Why would the other person want to offer you things such as gifts and money? |
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You should be very careful about anyone wanting to meet with you or come to your house. |
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Just
as you stay away from strangers on the street, you should always be
very careful about strangers on the Internet
Is the other person on-line using bad language? Is the other person mentioning things that make you uncomfortable? Log Off Immediately |
For further information and advice please contact
Kids Help Line 1 800 551 800
www.kidshelp.com.au
