Personal Information - You cannot actually see people you meet through the chat rooms on internet, even when they place their pictures, you will not be sure if they are actually genuine. - So never give anyone you meet through the internet site your personal information, such as your phone numbers, address, school, etc.
Meeting - Meeting someone you have only talked to online or by text messaging can be dangerous. - Never agree to meet face-to-face anyone you have met through the chatroom or on the internet without the permission of your parents or caregivers. - Always take a parent or another trusted responsible adult to accompany you if you still want to meet up.
Accepting Contents - Dont open an attachment or downloaded file unless you know and trust the person who has sent it to you. - Accepting text messages or opening emails, files or links on your mobile from people you dont know can get you into trouble. - They may contain nasty pictures or messages, cost you a lot of money, or even change your phone settings.
Online Scams 1. Never give anyone your bank details. 2. Never give anyone your login details to your email or sites that you have registered or subscibed to. 3. Dont send sensitive financial information, such as credit card numbers, via email. 4. Never give out your account passwords, even to persons claiming to be from your bank or from your online service. 5. Watch out for fake emails and sites that may require you to enter your personal details or bank details. 6. Also watch out for offers that sound too good to be true, such as winning online lottery that you are not aware of, free trips, extraordinarily high bank deposit, etc or spectucular investment returns that are touted as being "risk free". 7. Be cautious with short-term "free trials". They may simply be a ruse to obtain your credit card number and other personal information. 8. If you make a purchase or financial transaction, make sure that the website you're visiting supports secure transactions. Your browser should indicate when you link to a secure location. Look for a URL that begins with https:// and a browser icon displaying either an unbroken key or a closed padlock. 9. If you see something suspicious on the Internet or if you've been victimized by a fraud, immediately contact the Banking Department or another regulatory agency. 10. Stay safe, dont be a victim of fraud!
