It is very important for parents to know what their children are being exposed to on the internet. Many American homes have personal computers and many are connected to the internet. Protect your children online by educating yourself on how the internet works. Types of Cybercrime include: phishing, credit card fraud, bank robbery, espionage child porn, kidnapping via chat rooms, scams, cyberterrorism, viruses and spam. |
| Wetzel County Sheriff's Office Internet Safety Page |
| Exercise your parental authority |
| Monitor your childs internet activity |
| Talk to your child about online activity and the dangers of the web |
| Tips for Parents |
| Keep your computer in a room where it can be supervised |
| Use blocking software |
| Tell your child to inform you of anything that makes them feel uncomfortable |
| Tell your child never to give out personal information |
| Resources for Parents |
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| Blocking Software |
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| Click on Faux Paw the Techno Cat |