Its easy to fall into a whirlwind conversation with a great person online. You get along beautifully, play well off each other and even like the same things. Before long, you're telling them things you probably wouldn't have told someone you met in person after only a short time!
But I hear children telling faceless online people their full names, birthdates and addresses! They believe the gamer on their team is a kid their age. They do not feel fear- they think it's just a kid halfway around the world.
This is what predators are counting on. They act like you and side with you, and always share your interests. Online predators quickly become your best friend.
Warning signs to watch out for in children:
conversation stops or computer tab switched when an adult walks in
child becomes secretive
begins acting suspiciously
online "friend" asks lots of questions
child stops hanging out with friends, instead starts spending free time online
Most online predators spend months "grooming" a child. They will stalk them online; visiting all their social media sites to learn all they can. They ask many questions and make the child feel validated and special. They will always side with the child against their family and parents. They gain the childs trust. Then they move in for the attack.
Remind children to talk with a trusted adult if anyone online:
asks for personal information- full name, location, address, phone number, where you go to school, etc.
wants to meet in person
wants to send gifts
turns you against parents and guardians
isolates you from friends or activities
sends sexually explicit material
says or does anything which makes you uncomfortable
tells you to keep something secret
threatens you
Anything you say online stays online
Photos and words you type online are there for anyone to see. Once they are published you cannot take them back.
Photos and videos posted online can be accessed, saved and altered by anyone in the world
This applies even if it's set to "private"
Private conversations can also be saved
Think before you post! Anyone can see, including potential employers and the public.
Always trust your instincts, they are never wrong.
Stay safe my friends!
Have you had an experience with an online predator? Share what you learned in the comments.
I appreciate your support :)
With Love and Light and Good Mojo to my Tribe!
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