Gaming Safety Champion
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Gaming Safety Champion
Your ultimate guide to staying safe, smart, and having fun while gaming online! Learn to protect your personal information, avoid scams, and keep gaming fun for everyone.
Download the Gaming Safety Guide
Gaming is awesome, but just like in real life, we need to stay safe while having fun. This guide helps you protect your information and enjoy gaming worry-free!
Download Guide (PDF)What's Covered
Lock Down Your Settings
Make your privacy, chat controls, and passwords super strong
Playing With Strangers
The golden rules for interacting with unknown players
Protecting Personal Info
What to never share while gaming online
Recognizing Scams
Spot fake giveaways and phishing attempts
Key Safety Settings
- Privacy First: Set your profile to private so only approved friends can see your info
- Chat Controls: Turn off chat with strangers or limit it to text only
- Strong Passwords: Use unique passwords with letters, numbers, and symbols
- Two-Factor Authentication: Turn on 2FA for an extra layer of protection
The Golden Rules
- Never share your real name, address, phone number, or school
- Only voice chat with people you know in real life
- Report players who are mean or make you uncomfortable
- Tell a parent if someone asks to meet in person
For Parents & Educators
This guide covers safety settings for popular gaming platforms and teaches kids to recognize common online threats. Review it together and help your child set up their accounts safely.
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