COLUMBUS, Ohio-As students head back to school, the Better Business Bureau offers advice on online safety amid increased technology use in classrooms. Judy Dollison from the BBB emphasizes the importance of educating kids about online scams, such as avoiding unfamiliar links and ensuring they visit trusted websites with correct URLs. Scammers often use fake websites to steal personal information or commit identity theft. To protect privacy, students should not create accounts or download apps without parental permission and should avoid sharing unnecessary location information. Parents are also advised to be cautious about sharing too much information on social media to prevent scammers from exploiting it.
