2. Personal Safety Online There are many dangers youth face while online, such as: Predators – strangers who may cause harm Cyber bullies Inappropriate websites and material And some that parents also face, such as: Identity Theft Monetary theft

3. Predators Those who use Cyberspace to hunt for victims to take advantage of them. The Facts: There are predators online They use tools like chatrooms, Instant messaging, etc. to get close to kids. Sometimes a victim is a willing participant – and chooses to talk to a stranger.

4. Cyber Bullying Sending or posting harmful or cruel text or images using the Internet or other digital media source. The Facts: The Internet is a tool used to bully People feel removed from what they say online – they feel anonymous. Unexpected participants – anyone can join in. 1 in 5 youth will be faced with a hurtful or mean message while online.

5. Identity Theft The Facts: Posting personal information online makes it available for others to steal. With your personal information, someone can pretend to be you – use your credit card or bank account to buy things that you don’t know about. Personal information can also be stolen from you if you respond to emails from strangers.

6. A Little Prevention… Prepare yourself - Many online problems can be avoided or dealt with safely. Keep in mind the 4 R’s RECOGNIZE REFUSE RESPOND REPORT