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Online Predators or Human Traffickers In Social Media 

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Online Predators or Human Traffickers In Social Media 

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Aaron Han, Alena Yuqi, David Scopek, Shuao Zhang

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Online predators create fake social media profiles where they pretend to be someone your age. They try to gain your trust by pretending to share your interests. This process is called grooming. Predators build relationships over time to manipulate teens into meeting them or sharing private information. For example, some victims say the predator seemed like a normal friend at first but later pressured them into dangerous situations.

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Predators frequently use apps like Snapchat, Instagram Direct Messages because messages can disappear or be private, making it hard for parents or authorities to track them. They might offer gifts, money, or fake job opportunities like modeling to lure teens.

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To protect yourself from online predators, never accept friend requests or messages from people you don’t know. Don’t share personal information like your address, phone number, or school online. Use the privacy settings on your apps to limit who can see your profile. If someone makes you feel uncomfortable, block and report them.

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More than 70% of child sex trafficking victims were first contacted through social media platforms, according to the U.S. Predators often use popular apps like Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, to find victims.

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Alicia Kozakiewicz was kidnapped at 13 by an online predator but survived and now works to help keep kids safe online. She says, Predators are very good at pretending to be someone they’re not. Always be cautious about who you trust on the internet

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Some warning signs that someone might be grooming you online include:

They want to keep your conversations a secret.

They flatter you excessively or tell you that you’re special.

They try to form an emotional bond quickly.

They promise gifts, money, or opportunities.

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Human traffickers and predators targeting kids on social media