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Download an information pamphlet provided by the RCMP: iSmartru<\/a> Internet Safety Tips for Children[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Don\u2019t give out personal information about yourself or your family: 2. Don\u2019t think that people really are who they say they are.\u00a0 When communicating with others in chat rooms, remember that not everyone is who they say they are.\u00a0 You might think you are talking to a 10, 11 or 12 year old boy, but instead you might really be chatting with a 40 year old man.<\/p>\n 3. Be careful whom you talk to about your problems.\u00a0 You might find it easier to talk about your problems with Internet friends.\u00a0 However, you do not know who they really are.\u00a0 They could be obtaining information about you in order to gain your trust.\u00a0 If you have personal problems, talk to someone you can meet with face-to-face, like a school counselor, your parents, good friends, etc.<\/p>\n 4.Don\u2019t buy anything on the Internet with your parents\u2019 help.<\/p>\n 5. Never meet an online friend in person without your parents\u2019 permission.\u00a0 Do not meet them alone, and do not go without telling someone where you are going and what you are going to do.\u00a0 If your parents agree to your meeting, make sure a parent is with you the whole time and that you meet in a public place, like a library, restaurant, etc.<\/p>\n 6. Don\u2019t send pictures of yourself online.\u00a0 Avoid sending pictures of yourself to someone online with asking your parents first.<\/p>\n 7. Follow your parents\u2019 rules for online activities.\u00a0 Stay out of \u201cadults only\u201d sites.<\/p>\n 8. Don\u2019t be embarrassed to tell your parents if you see any material on the Internet that you feel uncomfortable about.<\/p>\n 9. Never answer anyone who makes you feel uncomfortable or who is pushing you to give out personal information about yourself or your family.<\/p>\n 10. If someone offers you money or gifts for nothing, don\u2019t believe them.\u00a0 Don\u2019t answer anyone who offers you something for nothing, especially if you need to give personal information (like you name, address or telephone number) or send a picture of yourself in order to get your prize or gift.<\/p>\n
\nDownload the Passport to the Internet<\/em>: Passport-to-the-Internet
\n<\/a>Visit NetSmartz for Parents and Guardians at http:\/\/www.netsmartz.org\/Parents<\/a><\/p>\n
\n– Your real name or the names of your parents, brothers or sister
\n– Your address or phone number
\n– Where you go to school
\n– Where your parents work
\n– Your parents\u2019 credit card, PIN or any other numbers that only your family should know<\/p>\n