Kids

The following are rules and tips parents should review with their children:

1. Don't give out information about yourself like your last name, your phone number, where you live, or where you go to school - without asking your parents first.
2. Never e-mail a picture of yourself to strangers.
3. Uncomfortable? Don't look around or explore. Did someone text you, send you anything, or did you see anything to make you uneasy and uncomfortable. Get your parents instead - they know what to do.
4. Do not make plans to meet!  Making plans to meet your internet buddies in real life is usually a really bad idea. They are strangers and people in real life can be very different from who they pretend to be online. If you decide to do it anyway, have your mom or dad help make the plans and go with you.
5. Don't open up e-mails, files, or web pages that you get from people you don't really know or trust.
6. Don't ever give out your password, except to responsible adults in your family.
7. Always follow your family's rules for the Internet - they're there to make sure you have fun and stay safe online.
8. Surfing the internet is free, so do not spend money. Don't ever do anything that could cost your family money unless your parents are there to help you do it.

Be aware of stranger danger. Follow and post the safety rules to remind your children to stay safe on the internet.

For more information, please email WRPS Technological Crime Unit or call (519) 650-8500 ext. 8623

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