Always use a "screen name". Never disclose your real name, school, phone number or where you live.

Always tell mom/dad if you receive any unusual communication that is frightening or upsetting.

Never exchange photographs over the Internet (or through the mail).

Never agree to meet anyone in person that you talk to in a chat room.

Never give out your password to anyone.

Never agree to enter private chat rooms.

Never accept everything a person says online at face value.