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Never give out personal information, to include name, address, phone number, birthday, social security number, school, work, clubs, activities, etc. that may identify where you live, work or play
Never agree to meet anyone in person that you met online
Never send or post pictures without thinking of the “consequences”
Never respond to unsolicited messages, legitimate businesses do not solicit in this manner
Never access “fee to enter” sites
Install and utilize software security, to include antivirus software, firewalls, content blockers, etc.
Install and utilize software that monitors computer activity
Place the computer in a common room
Spend time with children on the internet
Talk with children about the reality of society, violence, predators, pornography, scammers, etc
Verify legitimacy through phone calls
Establish and adhere to strict computer usage rules/guidelines
Withdrawal or lack of interest
Change in academics
Strange phone calls or gifts
Pornography, especially of children
Fear of school or the outdoors
Turning off the monitor when someone enters the room
Loss of sleep& low self-esteem
Change in appetite or stomach pain
Create user names & passwords for your children
Delete old accounts and create new ones
Use parental controls & monitoring software
Disconnect from Cyberspace
Only “friend” known people
Keep records for evidence
Contact law enforcement & school
Offer unconditional love & support
Talk with your children