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A player you do not know sends you a link in a game chat. What should you do?

Do not click it. Tell a grown-up.

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  1. Do not click it, tell a grown-up ✔
  2. Click it to see if it is fun
  3. Send it to a friend first

Why: Links can hide tricks and bad programs that harm your device. A grown-up can help you decide if it is safe.

Huh, didn't know that: Scam messages often tell a story to trick you into clicking a link, says the FTC.

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Why did the chicken cross the Web? To get to the other site.
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References

Answer: Do not click it, tell a grown-up. Links can hide tricks and bad programs that harm your device. A grown-up can help you decide if it is safe.

  1. FTC: How To Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-recognize-avoid-phishing-scams
    Attachments and links might install harmful malware.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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