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Internet Safety Brochure

http://zunal.com/process.php?w=293245
http://burgcomputers.weebly.com/internet-safety-brochure.html
http://www.isafe.org/xblock/docs/kewltimez_nov_2008.pdf

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Megan Gridley and Lauren Sierra

Mr. Kurtz's 8th grade
Computer lit class
Miamisburg Middle School
9/2/15

You never know what to expect, be safe on the internet!

Cell Phones

Cyberbullying

Online Scams

Cellphones are increasingly full-blown handheld computers, and everything that can be done on the Web via computer.
Letting other people use your phone when you’re not around is like letting them have the password to your social network profile. Lock your phone when you’re not using it, and use strong and unique passwords for all your apps. People socialize on cellphones as much as online, cyberbullying can be mobile too.
Tips to prevent:
Keep It Kind
Share with care
Keep your phone personal
What if it happens to you
Treat people on the internet the way you would in person
Think about if you should post it
Use strong unique passwords

Cyberbullying is a type of bullying that takes place using electronic technology and the technology is used to harass, embarrass, threaten, or target someone. It can also be done by people using mobile phones, by sending messages and making nasty phone calls. Cyberbullying also can happen accidentally. The impersonal nature of text messages, IMs, and emails make it very hard to detect the sender's tone. However, like traditional bullying, cyber bullying can be devastating and harmful..
Tips to prevent:
Be careful what you post online such as, name, phone number, address, and other personal information
Don’t send messages when you are angry
When something doesn't seem right, it probably isn't
What if it happens to you:
The information can be used against you in a negative way
You can get out of hand by saying something you’ll regret later
Leave the site or chat so no one can impersonate you

Internet Scam is a general way to define the different types of fraud that consumers face when using the Internet.. At the same time, it can leave you open to scammers, hackers, and identity thieves. Being on guard online can help you maximize the benefits of the internet and minimize your chance of being defrauded. The internet makes many everyday tasks faster and more convenient, like shopping, researching products, banking, searching for health information, and communicating on the go.
Tips to prevent:
Avoid suspicious websites
Use caution when shopping online
Request refunds
What if it happens to you:
If a website suffers from poor design or multiple pop-up windows
Mobile devices make shopping more convenient
You have a right to cancel or and get refunds