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You're the boss! It's important to remember that you are in charge when you're online and can choose the people you want to talk to.

Be careful as it is difficult to know when someone is pretending and having fun or lying and wanting to be malicious. It is always best to use caution. If you feel uncomfortable with the way a conversation is going, you have the power to change it:

• Leave the Chat Room
• Block contact
• Report them to your host

If someone is aggressive to you about meeting up or making you uncomfortable in ANY way, it may be that they aren't the person they say they are. Don't believe someone online simple because 'that's what they said'. They may be lying to you about their age, interests, and even their sex.

Individuals are not the only ones who can lie online. Organizations and companies can also be misleading. Don't be afraid to ask questions and check whether information on web sites is true or not.