- Give your mobile number out only to people you know and trust.
- Text only the people or businesses you know in real life.
- You should never take pictures or videos of anyone with your phone if you do not have their permission.
- If you upload photos from your phone, be aware of geotagging and the dangers associated with it.
- Be careful if you plan on meeting someone in person who you only know through text messaging/online chat. As with any sort of blind date, meet in a public place and take your own transportation.
- Never reply to text messages from people you don’t know.
- Make sure you know how to block others from calling your phone. Using caller ID you can block all incoming calls or block individual names and numbers.
- If your phone is lost or stolen, report it to your local police station and your network operator immediately.
- You should never give anyone else's number out without asking them if it is okay.
- Do not allow others to take pictures or videos of you without your permission. Remember – these pictures and videos can be posted to the Internet.
Content adapted from staysafeonline.org.