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     Chatting online is a great way to meet new people and open your eyes to new things, but it can also be dangerous if you do not take the right precautions. Some dangers that occur in chat rooms include identity theft, viruses and Trojans horses, and other physical crimes. Knowing how to safely chat online is important so you can have fun chatting without worrying about the dangers!
    The first precaution you should take is to never give out your real name or information in the chat room, for this is an easy way for predators to steal your identity. Also, always use moderated chat rooms and log your chat files, so incase something happens you know you are protected. Also, never open any email or instant message attachments that people send you. These can contain Trojan horses and viruses that allow predators to attack your computer. When opening files make sure to first run a virus scan on the attachment to make sure it is clean. Lastly and most importantly, never meet anyone you meet online in person without extreme precautions. Make sure to get a picture ahead of time so you know who you are looking for. You should always meet in a public place, and bring a friend because you never know if the person you are meeting is who he says he is. Using these few precautions when chatting online can make your experience much easier!

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