Your Phone Number Is as Important as Your Address
Your phone number is a direct line to you. Just as you wouldn't give your home address to strangers, treat your phone number with care. Once shared, you can't take it back - screenshots and group chats can spread it to people you never intended.
Sharing with Friends Is Fine - But Set Rules
Share numbers through direct messages or in person, not in group chats or social media posts. Ask friends not to share it further. Never post your number on social media profiles.
Watch Out for These Situations
People You Met Online
Don't share your number with people you only know from games or social media. You can't verify who they really are. Use the platform's built-in messaging instead.
Giveaways and Contests
Be cautious when contests ask for your phone number, even from seemingly official accounts. Fake accounts are common.
App Registrations
Only enter your number when SMS verification is required. Skip optional phone number fields.
If Problems Arise
Block the number, save evidence (screenshots, call logs), and tell a trusted adult. You're not at fault for sharing your number - harassment is always the harasser's fault. If needed, you can change your phone number at your carrier's shop.