Strangers and chat

1. Anyone online can be anyone, so check before you trust.
2. Block and report anyone who makes you uncomfortable. That's what the buttons are for.
3. Be wary of anyone who rushes to a private chat, asks for photos, or says "keep this secret".
4. You can leave any conversation, any time. You don't owe anyone an explanation.
5. Keep your real name, address and daily hangouts to yourself. A username doesn't have to be your name.
6. If someone makes you feel scared or pressured, tell someone you trust. You are never in trouble for telling.
7. Want to meet an online friend in person? Tell someone first, pick a public place, and don't go alone.
8. If someone tells you something worrying that happened online, listen first. Stay calm, and don't blame them for telling you.
9. Know how to block and report on the apps you and the people around you use, and show others how.
10. Be as careful online as you'd be walking into a room full of strangers.

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