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Protecting Yourself from Cyber Groomers

Cyber groomers often try to trick you by pretending to be kind and caring. By learning a few smart
safety rules, you can protect yourself and your friends from being fooled:

Friend Request Rejection
Avoid accepting friend Personal
requests from unknown Information
individuals.
App and Game Protection
Safety Refrain from sharing
Avoid installing personal details on
unknown applications social media.
or games. or games.

Caution with
Safe Online
Meetings Compliments
Never meet online Be careful of excessive
contacts alone. compliments from
Safety Rules strangers.
for Cyber
Seeking Help with Grooming
Secrets Ignoring
Report secret Inappropriate
conversations to Conversations
trusted adults. Disregard individuals
discussing sensitive
topics.
Webcam Safety
Ensure mutual Avoiding Explicit Content
webcam use before
turning it on. Refuse to share or engage
with explicit images or
videos.

21 st
Century #Media Literacy
Skills
Scan the QR code or watch the following video on 5 Warning Signs of Cyber
Grooming at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVc2gC3-hNM
Answer the following question:

Why could it be a red flag if a person asks you to keep your chats secret from
others?

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