| With everyone rushing towards the biggest social | | | | delete any SPAM before it ever publishes to your |
| networking site around, MySpace how can you make | | | | page. |
| sure you stay safe? After all, internet predators lurk | | | | Tip 5. If someone is harassing you then report it |
| everywhere, but what is the fun in hiding behind your | | | | immediately to the MySpace staff. Never let the |
| monitor never meeting new people? There is none, | | | | harassment go. |
| with everything there is to do online; hiding behind that | | | | Tip 6. If someone has stolen your identity, notify |
| virtual brick wall even on MySpace is no fun. | | | | MySpace immediately. Their general policy is that you |
| Tip 1. Set your profile to private if you are very worried | | | | must send them a picture, with you holding your ID, as |
| about a predator. This is the best way to avoid them; | | | | well as your name written onto a piece of paper. |
| however, it also makes it hard for you to meet new | | | | Once they verify you are who you say you are, the |
| people. | | | | other profile is deleted. This is to ensure someone |
| Tip 2. Never give out specific information to people | | | | does not have a profile deleted which is not theirs, or |
| you do not know on MySpace. If someone sends you | | | | claiming to be theirs. |
| a message asking your name, address or phone | | | | Tip 7. Never give out your password to your |
| number do not give it out. Never give any identifiable | | | | MySpace profile. This is a very bad idea, no matter |
| information like this because it is very dangerous. | | | | how much you trust the other person. |
| Tip 3. It is very dangerous to post private information | | | | Tip 8. Always check out the profile page of someone |
| onto your MySpace page. This means no posting your | | | | who has sent you a friend request. If the page looks |
| phone number, full name, or address. Definitely do not | | | | like SPAM, then deny the request. Those who are |
| ever post your bank account information, credit card | | | | looking to SPAM are trouble, and will likely make your |
| information, or social security number. You must guard | | | | profile page look like an advertising for their product. |
| your personal information in order to be the safest | | | | Save the hassle and headache and deny the request. |
| possible. | | | | With these simple tips, your experience on MySpace |
| Tip 4. Set your profile so that you must approve all | | | | will be much safer. The most popular social networking |
| messages left on your page. This will allow you to | | | | site on the internet can be fun; with some precautions |
| reject messages that are inappropriate, as well as | | | | it can also be very safe and enjoyable for everyone. |