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Romance scams target teens specifically because teenagers are often less likely to tell adults about online interactions that feel uncomfortable

📌 Tip 43 of 72 🏷️ romance-scams 👶 Ages 3–5

Romance scams target teens specifically because teenagers are often less likely to tell adults about online interactions that feel uncomfortable.

This silence is what scammers count on.

If something feels off in an online relationship — especially one that involves requests for personal information or money — tell someone.

You will never be in trouble for reporting.

💬 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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