Remember, when you are online in any kind of public forum, anyone can read what you post.
You never know for certain if people you meet online are who they say they are.
Never get together with someone you meet online without talking to your parents.
Keep your identity private. Avoid giving out any information that could help someone
determine your actual identity, or the identities of family members and friends.
Never respond to e-mail, chat or messages that make you feel uncomfortable.
On the Internet, even incorrect and misleading information can be made to look official.
Talk with your parents about expectations and rules for going online. Communicating with parents
does not mean that you have to give up your privacy. http://www.msn.staysafeonline.com
The New York State Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force CyberTip line 1-877-474-KIDS
http://www.safekids.com - http://www.safeteens.com - http://www.netfamilynews.org/index.shtml -http://www.netparents.org http://www.NetSmartz.org
Identity Theft: How to Protect Yourself
Never provide any personal, bank account or credit card information to anyone who contacts you through a telephone solicitation.
Be careful about to whom you give out personal identification information, such as your Social Security Number.
Tear Up/Destroy all ATM and bank receipts, old insurance forms, bank checks, expired charge/credit cards, and any other papers that include personal information, identification, and account numbers about you. This includes pre-approved credit card solicitations.
Keep items with personal information in a safe place.
Minimize the number of credit cards and other items with personal information printed on them that you carry.
Cancel all inactive accounts. Do not leave envelopes containing your checks in your home mailbox, unless it's secured.
Social Security Number: Give it out only when necessary. Do not store your SS# in your wallet.
When creating passwords or PINs, do not use the last four digits of your Social Security Number, your birth date, middle name, mother's maiden name, address or anything else that could be discovered easily by thieves.
To decrease the number of credit card applications that you receive (and the chances of these applications being stolen) call (888)5OPT-OUT to have your name removed from marketing lists sold by credit bureaus.
Monitoring your credit card statements and your credit report are the most important steps you can take to safeguard your credit identity. Credit Bureaus: Equifax (800)685-1111 - Experian (800)682-7654 - Trans Union (800)916-8800
Don't let merchants record your credit card number on a check.
For more information about identity theft contact the Attorney General's Office at (800)771-7755 or www.oag.state.ny.us.
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