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4 Tips For Life Online

Here's 4 ways to staying safe online:
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1. Accepting friend requests.
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It’s not a good idea to add people you don’t know. You don’t know anything about them, so why would you add them?

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2. Sometimes people you meet online can change your views and opinions.
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If you’re part of an online community that’s negative – leave it! Find something more positive.

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3. Think about what you’re posting.
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Remember the golden rule – don’t share anything you wouldn’t want your Gran to see!

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4. Don’t meet someone you don’t know.
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Even if you get on with someone online you never know who they really are.

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