3 TIPS FOR SAFE CHATTING

3 TIPS FOR SAFE CHATTING
1.Protect Your Identity: Don’tchoose an online ID that uses your real name, and never give any information during a chat that can be used to identify or locate you. This includes your last name, photos of you, wha t school you go to, where you hang out, and locational information such as your state, city and, obviously, your street address.
2.Trust No One: It’s fine to chat with your friends online,but know that people online are sometimes not who they say they are, so you should never meet anyone in person who you only know online. Even if you’re sure you know who someone is, remember that predators arereally good at creating personas to deceive kids.
3.Chat Rooms vs. IMing: You should always use a secure chat room, but even those aren’t completely safe just because they are observed by moderators, as that won’tstop some people from starting inappropriate conversations and saying things that can make you feel uncomfortable. And IM chats aren’t necessarily safe either; don’t accept a chat invitation from anyone you don’t know personally, and never give your IM or chat password out to anyone, including friends