Social Media Safety Flashcard

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Ethan is scrolling through his favorite social media app when he receives a direct message from someone claiming to be an influencer. The person offers Ethan a chance to be featured on their page, but first, they ask for his home address to send a free promotional gift. Should Ethan share his personal information in this situation?

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No, it is not safe to share personal information with strangers online.

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SHOULD YOU SHARE PERSONAL INFORMATION IN THIS SITUATION?

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No, you should not share personal information with strangers online.

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SHOULD YOU SHARE PERSONAL INFORMATION IN THIS SITUATION? Johnny recently made a new friend in an online chat group while playing a game he enjoys. After a few weeks of chatting, his new friend asks Johnny for his parents' credit card information to help split the cost of a new online game they both want to play.

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No, because sharing personal information like credit card details is unsafe.

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Should you share personal information in a group chat for a class project when you don’t know anyone in your group very well?

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No, it's better to avoid sharing personal information.

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Aaron is signing up for a school club or activity at school, such as a sports team or drama club. SHOULD HE SHARE HIS NAME AND PARENTS PHONE NUMBER?

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Yes

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You're chatting with friends or family members you know in real life through a secure, private messaging app. SHOULD YOU SHARE PERSONAL INFORMATION IN THIS SITUATION?

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No, you should not share personal information.

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You're emailing a teacher or a school counselor using your school-provided email account to ask about homework or school-related issues. Should you share personal information in this situation?

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No

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Sarah receives an email from someone claiming to be her school's principal, asking for her student ID number and home address. Should Sarah share her personal information in this situation?

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No, because you should verify the sender before sharing personal information.

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You're filling out a form on a website to enter a contest, and it asks for your phone number and home address. Should you share your personal information in this situation?

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No, you should be careful sharing personal information on unknown websites.

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Why is oversharing personal information on social media risky?

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It can expose you to identity theft or unwanted attention.