ScopekAaron by Shuao Zhang https://padlet.com/158386_5/vusdbzpdynt7sjqe en-us 2025-05-15 14:03:12 UTC 2025-05-22 18:09:42 UTC hello@padlet.com Online Predators or Human Traffickers In Social Media 158386_5 https://padlet.com/158386_5/vusdbzpdynt7sjqe/wish/3461695622 Aaron Han, Alena Yuqi, David Scopek, Shuao Zhang

]]> 2025-05-21 18:16:46 UTC https://padlet.com/158386_5/vusdbzpdynt7sjqe/wish/3461695622 Fake profile and Grooming https://padlet.com/158386_5/vusdbzpdynt7sjqe/wish/3462091268 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.

]]> 2025-05-22 01:10:53 UTC https://padlet.com/158386_5/vusdbzpdynt7sjqe/wish/3462091268 Luring through messaging apps https://padlet.com/158386_5/vusdbzpdynt7sjqe/wish/3462093068 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.

]]> 2025-05-22 01:11:40 UTC https://padlet.com/158386_5/vusdbzpdynt7sjqe/wish/3462093068 How to Stay Safe https://padlet.com/158386_5/vusdbzpdynt7sjqe/wish/3462094555 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.

]]> 2025-05-22 01:12:21 UTC https://padlet.com/158386_5/vusdbzpdynt7sjqe/wish/3462094555 Important Statistics https://padlet.com/158386_5/vusdbzpdynt7sjqe/wish/3462097064 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.

]]> 2025-05-22 01:13:17 UTC https://padlet.com/158386_5/vusdbzpdynt7sjqe/wish/3462097064 Real Story https://padlet.com/158386_5/vusdbzpdynt7sjqe/wish/3462098923 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

]]> 2025-05-22 01:13:58 UTC https://padlet.com/158386_5/vusdbzpdynt7sjqe/wish/3462098923 Signs https://padlet.com/158386_5/vusdbzpdynt7sjqe/wish/3462100969 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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