romance-scams

Someone who seems like a perfectly normal peer online but always has an excuse not to video chat — camera broken, mic not working, too shy — may not be who they say they are

📌 Tip 41 of 72 🏷️ romance-scams 👶 Ages 3–5

Someone who seems like a perfectly normal peer online but always has an excuse not to video chat — camera broken, mic not working, too shy — may not be who they say they are.

Legitimate online friendships don’t require you to share personal information or avoid verification.

If something feels off, it probably is.

You don’t owe anyone your trust before they’ve earned it.

💬 Talk to your kid about this

Ask your child: "How can you tell if an online friend is who they say they are? What would you do if something felt weird?"

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