Cyber Crime Resources for Kids
Identity Theft
- Do keep your name and Social Security Number private.
- Do talk to your parents about things you see on the Internet.
- Do keep your home information and location private.
- Don't share your user ID and password with anyone.
Internet Ethics
- Do use the computer to help with your schoolwork.
- Do respect other people's work saved on the computer.
- Do be nice to your friends online.
- Don't use the Internet to talk to strangers.
Chatroom Safety
- Do talk only to people you know on the Internet.
- Do keep your user profile private.
- Do log off when you are finished chatting.
- Don't meet anyone in person that you have met in a chatroom.
- Don't give out your phone number to anyone you have met in a chatroom.
Below is a list of safe websites for kids to join and play:
- Webkinz - Adopt a pet
- Webkinz pets are lovable virtual plush pets that you can care feed, dress up, and decorate its room.
- Clubpenguin
- Clubpenguin is a snow-covered, virtual world where children can play games and interact with friends in the guise of colourful penguin avatars.
- Kidzui - Web browser for kids and parents
- A revolutionary new kids' browser that makes surfing the internet fun and easy for kids from 3-12. Content is reviewed by teachers and parents for safety.
