Is my Facebook information safe?

NO. Facebook is like many things on the net and to an experienced hacker, easy to crack. Limit the amount of personal information you load into Facebook. Assume the world can see what you do.

If my friends say they know everyone in the chat room then it has to be safe, right?

NO, hackers can adopt your friend’s code names and pose as them; you never know.

How do I safely use a chat room?

Start by making up a gender-neutral name, and definitely DO NOT use your real name. Change your password frequently and most of all, ask your parent before joining ANY chatroom.

What do I do if someone bullies me online?

DO NOT RESPOND, and tell your parents or another adult right when it happens. Don’t get caught up in a mess by talking back.