Emails
Is it safe to give your email to a person on the internet you do not know?
No, this is not safe
What is the private info that would tell someone where you live?
your address
If you don't like what a classmate said, should you send them an email that tells them how much you don't like them and their ideas?
No, this isn't kind or respectful. If you wouldn't say it to their face don't write it on the internet
What can you do to protect your accounts, so only you can access them
Passwords! Passwords should be someothing you will remember, and have numbers, capitals, lower case, and symbols to be strongest.
should you send a picture of yourself or do a video chat with someone you do not know?
No, people could try to steal your identity or have bad intentions.
Should you click the link in a spam email?
No, this could let someone access to your computer.
Should you take someone's picture without asking them for permission first?
a. Sure go ahead! It's just a picture.
b. No, you should always ask someone for permission before taking their picture.
if someone keeps messaging you multiple times and you do not know them or like them, what can you do?
you can block them and/ or tell a parent.
Should you write your pin number for your debit card on a sticky note in your wallet?
No, you shouldnt write it down in the same place as you keep your card, if you can, you should pick a number you can remember without writing it down.
if someone messages you that you do not know, should you message them back?
No, either delete the message or block the person
If you get an email from someone you do not know, should you open it?
No, you should leave it unread and show a parent.
You are playing on a game and in order to get to the next level you need to make an account and give private info. Should you?
a. Go ahead! It's just a game. What could go wrong?
b. No! This is not safe. You should probably find a new game to play.
if someone else said something mean online what should you do?
you should report it. (there is usually a report button on any social media platform) or exit from the page/ unfriend/ block the person if you dont like what they post
How do you make sure you know all of the people on your friends/ followers list?
Make a private account! This makes sure that only people you know have access to your profile.
you are talking to someone and they say something that scares you, or makes you uncomfortable what do you do?
Leave the conversation, you do not have to be a part of any conversation in person or online that makes you uncomfortable. tell a parent that this happened, and if possible show them the conversation. you can also block the person afterwards.
Should you send private information through emails?
No, credit card, social security numbers and personal information should never get sent through email.
Should you answer questions that are specific to your personal life? Questions such as what is your pet's name? What city were you born in? What school do you go to?
Not if they feel too specific! Trust your gut. If you don't feel safe, don't answer the question, and ask a trusted adult for help!
Sometimes, questions like this are used to help you recover passwords, when you've forgotten them.
If you are reading a post on facebook and someone has a different opinion than you, should you call them names on a public post, that everyone can see?
No, this is not respectful. if you don't have the same opinion, you could ask them why they believe their opinion is correct. It's always a good learning opportunity to hear others' opinions!
You receive a text after school from a person that identifies themselves as your friend John. You do not know the phone number that this message came from. They want to meet in the park after school. Do you.....
a. Tell your parents about the text and ignore it.
b. Ask the person a question that only John knows the answer to, to make sure that it's him.
c. Go to the park because you trust this person 100%.
if you've been talking to an online friend for a while and they want to meet up, what should you do?
You should never meet up with a stranger. If you think you know who they are, talk to your parents, tell them you want to meet a friend and have them go with you - sometimes people use chats to meet people and are not who they say they are. Never go alone.
Can you send information about personal interests in an email?
Yes! this is not private info, you can tell people things you like or ask people about things they like over email.
What info is safe to share online?
a. phone number
b. hair color
c. home address
hair color!
if someone says something mean to you online or sends you a mean message what should you do?
Report it, and tell a parent.
If you want to play a game online but it requires you to fill out a form with credit card or personal information should you do it?
No, ask your parents first or find a different game.
Should you tell someone your address or other private info over a chat?
You should never give someone your address, they could not be who you are thinking they are and come to your house. this is not safe.