romance-scams

A new online friend who asks for photos, money, personal information, or access to your accounts is a red flag — no matter how long you’ve played together or how friendly they seem

📌 Tip 42 of 72 🏷️ romance-scams 👶 Ages 3–5

A new online friend who asks for photos, money, personal information, or access to your accounts is a red flag — no matter how long you’ve played together or how friendly they seem.

Real people you meet online will never pressure you for these things.

End the conversation, block the person, and tell a trusted adult what happened.

You did the right thing by recognizing the warning sign.

💬 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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