Caught online!
Have you met someone online who you want to lose? Are you finding stuff on the internet that you don't like? Here's your helpline.
When chatting on the internet you would usually use a nickname. This nickname hides the real identity of those who are chatting in chat rooms.
Adults can misuse this and make up a different identity from who they really are.
This may be harmful for young users, like you, especially if these adults pretend to be children and harm anyone they manage to contact.
You should never give out any information about yourselves.
And even if this happens, and you are asked to do things that are wrong, ask your parents or teacher to help you as soon as possible.
Anything that makes you feel uncomfortable online, can be reported by phoning on Supportline 179 or through the website www.appogg.gov.mt and noting the following hints to stop being bothered online or get if you are.
You can even report material that you don't feel comfortable with by calling Supportline 179.
The person who answers your call will help you and guide you through what you have to do.
You can also use the online reporting form, found on www.appogg.gov.mt.
Enter the website and scroll downwards until you can see a banner with a stop sign.
Click on it you will be directed to APPOGG's online reporting form. The form will ask you to enter your e-mail address and the location of the material.
Your identity and personal details will be protected and you can choose not to give out your name and contact details.
Keep the pictures and chats you did not like so that an adult, whom you trust, can help you.
When we receive the report, it will be checked by the police who are able to trace the evidence so they can help you.
On Agenzija Appogg's website you can also find several useful tips, information about surfing safely online and other activities so you can use learn more about Internet Safety in a fun way!
Adults can misuse this and make up a different identity from who they really are.
This may be harmful for young users, like you, especially if these adults pretend to be children and harm anyone they manage to contact.
You should never give out any information about yourselves.
And even if this happens, and you are asked to do things that are wrong, ask your parents or teacher to help you as soon as possible.
Anything that makes you feel uncomfortable online, can be reported by phoning on Supportline 179 or through the website www.appogg.gov.mt and noting the following hints to stop being bothered online or get if you are.
You can even report material that you don't feel comfortable with by calling Supportline 179.
The person who answers your call will help you and guide you through what you have to do.
You can also use the online reporting form, found on www.appogg.gov.mt.
Enter the website and scroll downwards until you can see a banner with a stop sign.
Click on it you will be directed to APPOGG's online reporting form. The form will ask you to enter your e-mail address and the location of the material.
Your identity and personal details will be protected and you can choose not to give out your name and contact details.
Keep the pictures and chats you did not like so that an adult, whom you trust, can help you.
When we receive the report, it will be checked by the police who are able to trace the evidence so they can help you.
On Agenzija Appogg's website you can also find several useful tips, information about surfing safely online and other activities so you can use learn more about Internet Safety in a fun way!