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Staying safe online

Internet safety

Most of us are ‘connected’ via our laptops, mobile phones, tablets or personal computer. The potential for the internet to be a valuable and a fun resource for entertainment, making friends, keeping in touch and learning is huge. But if you use the internet, you could be at risk of illegal activity or abuse - be it bullying, fraud or something more serious. Unlike seeing someone face to face, on the net, people aren't always what they first seem.

In the same way you learn about safety when you leave the house, it is important to learn how to stay safe online. These are skills that will stay with you for life.

 

Some golden rules from the Metropolitan Police Service

  • Don't give out personal information such as your address or phone number.
  • Don’t send pictures of yourself to anyone, especially indecent pictures.
  • Don't open emails or attachments from people you don't know.
  • Don't become online ‘friends’ with people you don't know.
  • Never arrange to meet someone in person who you've met online.
  • If anything you see or read online worries you, tell someone about it.

 

There is lots of advice and support available to help you stay safe online. There are some excellent resources, advice and guidance on the Action Fraud UK website, as well as:

There are also several places you can get advice if you are a parent, carer or work in a school: