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1. Trust your instincts.
If someone online makes you uncomfortable—even a little—pay attention.
Creepy, pushy, overly flirty, or “too interested” behavior is a warning sign.
2. Don’t share personal information.
Avoid sharing:
Your full name
School name
Home address
Phone number
Daily routines
Photos that show landmarks, school logos, or your location
Predators often collect small details to piece together who you are.
3. Be cautious with new online “friends.”
Predators often:
Pretend to be your age
Use fake photos
Try to build trust quickly
Ask you to keep the conversation “just between us”
If someone wants secrecy, that’s a major red flag.
4. Don’t send photos you wouldn’t want shared.
Once a picture or video is sent, you can’t take it back, even on apps with disappearing messages.
Predators may pressure teens into sending images and then use them for blackmail.
5. Never meet in person without a trusted adult’s involvement.
If anyone you met online asks to meet:
Say no
Tell a parent or guardian immediately
People who insist on meeting alone often have harmful intentions.
6. Use privacy settings and block freely.
Make accounts private
Only accept requests from people you know
Block anyone who seems suspicious or pushy
Do not worry about “being rude”—your safety comes first.
7. Talk to a trusted adult if something feels wrong.
You won’t get in trouble. Adults would rather hear early than after something serious happens.
Good people to talk to:
Parents or guardians
School counselor
Teacher
Another trusted adult
8. Remember: It’s never your fault.
Predators manipulate, lie, and pressure.
If you’re ever targeted or tricked, you are not to blame—they are.
If someone is in danger or being threatened
Encourage them to:
Save evidence (messages, profiles, screenshots)
Tell an adult immediately
Contact local authorities if there is any threat or blackmail
If someone online makes you uncomfortable—even a little—pay attention.
Creepy, pushy, overly flirty, or “too interested” behavior is a warning sign.
2. Don’t share personal information.
Avoid sharing:
Your full name
School name
Home address
Phone number
Daily routines
Photos that show landmarks, school logos, or your location
Predators often collect small details to piece together who you are.
3. Be cautious with new online “friends.”
Predators often:
Pretend to be your age
Use fake photos
Try to build trust quickly
Ask you to keep the conversation “just between us”
If someone wants secrecy, that’s a major red flag.
4. Don’t send photos you wouldn’t want shared.
Once a picture or video is sent, you can’t take it back, even on apps with disappearing messages.
Predators may pressure teens into sending images and then use them for blackmail.
5. Never meet in person without a trusted adult’s involvement.
If anyone you met online asks to meet:
Say no
Tell a parent or guardian immediately
People who insist on meeting alone often have harmful intentions.
6. Use privacy settings and block freely.
Make accounts private
Only accept requests from people you know
Block anyone who seems suspicious or pushy
Do not worry about “being rude”—your safety comes first.
7. Talk to a trusted adult if something feels wrong.
You won’t get in trouble. Adults would rather hear early than after something serious happens.
Good people to talk to:
Parents or guardians
School counselor
Teacher
Another trusted adult
8. Remember: It’s never your fault.
Predators manipulate, lie, and pressure.
If you’re ever targeted or tricked, you are not to blame—they are.
If someone is in danger or being threatenedEncourage them to:
Save evidence (messages, profiles, screenshots)
Tell an adult immediately
Contact local authorities if there is any threat or blackmail
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