There’s plenty you can do safely online. But some actions are not safe.
Who to Trust
Social Engineering is where people try to appear socially acceptable and trustworthy to trick information from a victim.
Online, people can pretend to be other people. No one can see you, so you can act differently and no one in your real life may know. It creates a sense of freedom but also creates danger. Some people take advantage of this.
References:
“Digital Safety and Online Scouting Activities.” Boy Scouts of America, 23 Jan. 2025, www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/safety-moments/digital-safety-and-online-scouting-activities/. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
“Internet Safety Pledge.” Girl Scouts of the USA, 2016, www.girlscouts.org/en/footer/help/internet-safety-pledge.html. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
“What to Share and Not Share Online.” Digital Responsibility, www.digitalresponsibility.org/what-to-share-and-not-share-online. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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