Children
Do you think you are safe online?This is what you need to do!
Select online games by checking their rating and content on www.esrb.org or www.pegi.info
Avod idownloading games/material from usourcesnknown or unverified
Report online bullying done on gaming platforms, avoid chatting through gaming platforms especially with strangers
It is NOT COOL to boast about playing illegal games or accepting challenges to draw attention
Do not spread rumours about dangerous games, they cause more panic and harm
Learn self-control, avoid dependency or addiction and minimise screen-time
Never share personal details like name, address, date of birth, contact details etc. online
Be kind with words, memes, videos and the content you post
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Adults
We are sharing the following safety tips with parents, school teachers and adults to enable them to protect their children and themselves online. It is extremely important to be alert and cautious to proactively identify and protect ourselves from online threats.
Concerned about your child’s and your personal online activities?
This is what you need to do!
Panic is a natural reaction to rumours. Stay calm, share only verified information online
Talk, share, communicate and listen to what children say about their virtual world
Pick up the following important signs of distress your child may face, seek help immediately:
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Online Sexual Harassment
This is what you need to do!
If you are a minor, inform an adult immediately, especially from parents, seek help of your teacher, principal or counsellor
Immediately report abuse on the respective platform eg – Facebook, Snapchat, WhatsApp, Instagram etc.
Write a complaint to the nearest police station, attach evidence of the content as hard copies, provide the website link of the content
It is a crime to share nude images or go LIVE stream (nude) with anybody online, especially if you are a minor
Social Media Fraud
Have you received obscene, threatening content (photo, video, abusive words) through SMS or Email or through Chats on Social Networking sites?
This is what you need to do!
Do not panic and DON’T delete the content, take a screenshot/print screen of the page along with the URL/website link
Save the content in the form of Chat/SMS/Email/Image/Video (take a Screenshot or Print Screen)
If you are a minor, inform an adult especially parents
Write a complaint to the nearest police station, attach evidence of the content as hard copies, provide website links of the content
Immediately report abuse on the respective platform eg – Facebook, Snapchat, WhatsApp, Instagram etc.
Economic Offences
This is what you need to do!
Store the banks 24×7 helpline number
Immediately call the bank to verify and inform about the unauthorised transaction
Note the customer care executive’s name and save the complaint request number
Block the card to avoid further misuse
Matrimonial Frauds
Are you cheated by any Matrimonial sites?
This is what you need to do!
Write an online complaint to the matrimony site
Save evidences of harassment or abuse of any form
Write a complaint to the nearest police station and attach the evidences
Screen Time Regulations
Assert clear norms and guidelines of no screens during meals
As an adult, follow these rules yourself
Online Gaming Rules
Responsible gaming rules and guidelines:
Do not make in-game purchases without parents consent
Respect others, don’t bully anyoneUse game laws and rules
Never meet anyone in real
Do not get attracted to offers, pressured by other gamers Verify whom you connect with on discord
Don’t share discord link with strangers on social media
Play multiplayers games with people you know in real, not with strangers
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