{"id":322,"date":"2016-11-02T12:43:19","date_gmt":"2016-11-02T12:43:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.voicenorthants.org\/cyp\/?page_id=322"},"modified":"2016-12-07T11:33:59","modified_gmt":"2016-12-07T11:33:59","slug":"online-crime-advice-0-10","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.voicenorthants.org\/cyp\/advice\/online-crime\/online-crime-advice-0-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Online crime advice 0-10"},"content":{"rendered":"

You probably use the internet everyday to learn about new things, play games and chat with your friends.<\/p>\n

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But like anywhere you go to, you need to make sure you stay safe and happy when using apps, websites and message boards online \u2013 as some people use it as a place to trick, bully or hurt people.<\/p>\n

Some people may also pretend to be someone else online.<\/p>\n

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What is online crime?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Types of online crime are:<\/p>\n

Cyber-bullying<\/strong>: This is when people send nasty and upsetting messages. Find out more in our cyber-bullying section<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cyber stalking: <\/strong>This is when people constantly follow you around and send horrible messages on social media, apps, websites or online messengers to frighten and annoy you.<\/p>\n

Grooming: <\/strong>This is when older people pretend to be your age and ask you to do things.<\/p>\n

If you feel like you\u2019re being bullied online or are worried someone is pretending to be someone else \u2013 tell an adult that you trust straight away, or talk\u00a0to Voice<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

How do I stay safe online?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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To stay safe when using the internet, on apps, websites, message boards and messengers, follow these top tips:<\/p>\n