2Do not set up a "User Profile" on any Internet provider. People you do not know will be able to obtain personal information simply by looking at your profile. If you already have one, you should consider deleting it.

3Be sure you are dealing with someone who you, and your parents, know and trust before giving out any personal information via EMail or Instant Messaging.

4Never respond to messages or bulletin board items that are Suggestive, Obscene, Hostile, Threatening or Make you feel uncomfortable.

5If you come across any information that makes you feel uncomfortable, tell your parents or guardian right away.

6Be careful when someone offers you something for nothing, such as gifts or money. Be especially careful about any offers that involve meeting someone or having someone come to your house.

7Never arrange a face-to-face meeting without telling your parents or guardian. If your parent or guardian
agrees to the meeting, make sure that you meet in a public place, and have that parent or guardian with you.

8Don't tell other kids your password or user ID. If other kids have your password, they could pretend to be you on-line.

9Remember that people on-line may not be who they seem. Someone indicating that "she" is a "12-year-old girl" could be much older, and of the opposite sex.

10If you receive any messages that make you feel uncomfortable, or view information that appears to be criminal, tell your parent or guardian right away, and please contact your local police or the Somerset County Prosecuter's office.

You can also go to the Governor's Safety Page