Hoaxes and Pranks
CIS-Brennon Saunders-10/30/13
Hoaxes and Pranks:
To hoax somebody on the internet means to decieve or trick them. To prank someone on the internet is mainly a practical joke or mischievous act meant to embarrass a person. Both of these can cuase a huge erruption on the internet. people with say and do anything to get what they want. Thats why while using the internet always keep your guard up, pay attention to unusual signs that might lead to someone trying to hoax or prank you, and always keep you username and passwords safe, and change them frequently.
Ways to avoid Hoaxes and pranks:
contemplate:
contemplate whether going on a certain site may make you more likely to get hoaxed. Protect yourself at all times while on the internet. change usernames and passwords all the time. keep your guard up and don't do anything online that will make you more prone to hoaxes and prankers.
Ask yourself:
Ask yourself, is this a unusual username? Does this seem a little strange? all of these questions will help you to keep from being pranked.
Make smart decisions:
make smart decisions and if you are getting hoaxed or pranked, dont take it personal. people just do it to make themselves feel more cool, popular or even the tuff guy/girl. Tell you parents and they will know exactly whay to do.
whatch out for hoaxes and pranks!
keep your guard up, frequently change passwords and usernames, and if being hoaxed or pranked, just remember, never let anyone dull your sparkle!