Chatting Online
Who do groomers mainly target and why?
What is: Children of the ages of 10-14 because they are still at the age that they are likely to keep a secret and are still maturing to find themselves.
It might also be because groomers like to feel the power to take over those who are still young.
What is privacy invasion?
What is: Invading someone's privacy without ANY authorization.
Can someone find you through a photo?
What is: Yes, if your location is turned on while taking your photo it can easily be tracked.
List two ways that someone can steal your identity.
What is: Entering your personal information on a link you clicked, getting hacked, getting a virus, and or giving out your personal information to someone you don't know.
What do you do if someone asks you for your personal information online?
What is: Block and report - They could do bad things with that information such as identity theft, passwords, access to medical records, etc.
Can apps track you?
What is: Yes - They track you to improve their app.
If your account is private can someone still get your information?
What is: Yes - They can find information about you from your username, display name, bio, and shared profile.
They may also check your friends list which displays who you follow and they can guess your age gap by who you follow. If your friends have public accounts and aren't careful, they can expose information that links to you without knowing. EX: Posting a photo in front of your school with you.
What are the types of identity theft?
What should you do if you make an online friend that you don't know in person?
What is: You shouldn't add anyone online you don't personally know in person.
- They could be a bad person like a pedophile or blackmailer who is trying to exploit you, manipulate you, and or abuse you.
What will websites do with your personal information?
What is: They can use it to improve their services and promotions for the website.
They will also sell and track your photos, bank account information, online passwords, passport numbers, driver's license numbers, social security numbers, medical records, and online subscriptions.
They may also sell your data to make money.
Name two of the most common social media platform that steals your data and information to sell it or improve their apps or websites.
What is: Tiktok, Snapchat, and Apple.
Does identity theft only have to do with stealing money or credit?
What is: No, it is not.
It is the most common though.