06/23/2026
🌐 It's Internet Safety Month... and yes, your password still shouldn't be "password123."
The internet is a pretty amazing place. You can order dinner, pay your bills, watch cat videos for three hours, and accidentally buy something at 2:00 AM that you definitely didn't need.
But it's also where scammers, hackers, and fake accounts are working overtime.
A few quick reminders to help keep yourself (and your information) safe:
🔒 Use strong, unique passwords for your accounts.
📱 Turn on two-factor authentication whenever possible.
📧 Think twice before clicking links or opening unexpected attachments.
👀 Double-check who's really messaging you before sending money or personal information.
🚩 If it seems too good to be true... it probably is.
And don't forget to have conversations with your kids about staying safe online. The internet doesn't come with training wheels.
Paulding 911 will never call, text, or email asking for your banking information, passwords, or gift cards. (Seriously... if anyone asks for payment in gift cards, that's your cue to hit the brakes.)
Stay smart. Stay skeptical. Stay safe.
💙 Because protecting yourself online is just as important as locking your front door.