You've got mail!   

One of the most exciting aspects of the internet can be, you've got mail.  Email that is.  Follow these simple rules to help you be a better e-mailer and to feel safe sending and receiving information.

~Do not open spam mail.

A lot of times we will receive email from people or companies that we do not know.

 These will most always be spam.  These types of emails could contain viruses or other encrypting information.

~Do not open unknown attachments.

Unknown attachments can have a virus and the sender may not even have known.  Any attachments from

spam mail or unknown senders, you should definitely not open.  There is always the potential for risk.

~Do not share your passwords with anyone.

Sharing passwords is a bad idea.  If other people have access to your information, it could fall into the

wrong hands.  Someone could take your password and change, add or delete your personal information on other sites.

~Keep all your passwords in a secure place.

By always keeping your passwords secure, you are protecting the most valuable thing you have, yourself.

 Keep them in a safe place, locked if possible from anyone that could get to them.

~ Change your passwords regularly.

By changing your passwords on a regular basis, scammers and others that

try to have access to your information have a much harder time.  Be sure to keep that information written

down in a secure place when the passwords have been changed.

...Internet Safety...

Keeping safe on the internet is a must for all,  young and old.  Follow these tips and be internet aware.

~ Never meet someone from the internet alone.  

Weather you met through a chat room, a social media site, or just by random.  Always take caution and meet in a public place and preferably with a friend.

~Do not give out personal information online.

No matter how well you feel you know someone, do not give out your personal information.  Not all servers are safe and some personal information can be leaked.

~Parents need to have all access.

No matter how young or old you are, a parent or legal adult needs to have access to your accounts to help monitor them.  Let your parents know who you talk to and what sites you visit.

More great resources...

www.kidsmart.org.uk/beingsmart/

www.safetynetkids.org.uk

http://www.safetynetkids.org.uk/personal-safety/staying-safe-online/

References...

E. (2013, November 13). E-Safe: Phishing Emails-A Cartoon Short About The Dangers of Phishing Emails. Retrieved October 24, 2016, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTApmz_ybus

(2012, July 16). Wild About Safety with Timon and Pumbaa: Safety Smart Online. Retrieved October 24, 2016, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-njh8mFvVk

(2016, February 9). Internet Safety with Annie and Moby. Retrieved on October 24, 2016, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bL03lqYW9vE