Covid and Internet Safety
Did you know that predators are changing tactics? With a nation of young people home from school and online, predators will be looking for ways to lure them or get young people to send sexual images. Shield yourself, siblings, and friends from cybertrafficking, online luring, and catfishing.
Shield Yourself
Set Privacy Settings
If you wouldn't send it to your grandma, don't send it
If you wouldn't send it to your grandma, don't send it
Change your gaming apps and social media platforms to PRIVATE.
If you wouldn't send it to your grandma, don't send it
If you wouldn't send it to your grandma, don't send it
If you wouldn't send it to your grandma, don't send it
Pictures and videos sent online are forever. If anyone ever pressures you, tricks, or blackmails you to send sexual images call 1-800-843-5678
Catfishing
If you wouldn't send it to your grandma, don't send it
Catfishing
Not everyone is who they say they are. Don't meet someone in person, share your birthday or address with anyone you just met on the internet or through gaming or an app. They may be trying to trick or lure you.
Shield Up Challenge
1) write "Shield up" on your arm and Share on social media
2) Include this information in your post:
"It's time to Shield Up against online predators while we're home. Set privacy settings to PRIVATE. If you wouldn't send it to your grandma, don't send it because THOSE PICTURES ARE FOREVER. Careful what you share-- not everyone online is who they say they are. DON'T GET TRICKED. If anyone ever pressures, tricks, or blackmails you to send sexual images, call 1-800-843-5678. Be #SafeOnline. Take your own "Shield Up" picture and share with this message: https://shieldnc.org/for-youth"
3) Let's make shields go viral
Invite your friends to be a part of the movement to Shield Up against online predators. SPREAD the awareness for the increased need for online safety. You can also share media posts that you can find here. You can help save lives.