Online Predator : one who uses cyber space to hunt human beings with the intent to exploit, rob, plunder and pillage their body, mind, heart and soul.
Groom : to train for a particular purpose
• Methods a predator will use to gain your trust: Friendship Information Common likes and dislikes Compliments Gifts Show Love and Understanding Secrecy – "Don't tell anyone you are talking to me" or "Make sure you delete our chats"
• Types of information a predator can use to gain your trust: Age Sex Location Comments Photographs School Name Friends Family problems Hobbies
• Solutions : Do not reveal yourself by placing too much information on your personal sites.
If you do not know someone in real life you cannot be 100% sure who that person is.
If you cannot be sure who the individual is, how can you know their intentions? Set your personal page to private.
Use a neutral photograph as a default avatar.
There is no reason for an adult to talk to a child or teen if they are a stranger.
DO NOT delete anything! Do not talk about family problems.
NEVER agree to meet anyone you have met online! If you are solicited online, use the one weapon you have. YOUR VOICE - - - It is okay to speak up. It could save your life.
Add Law Enforcement to your friends list as a deterrent to online predators.
Educate your friends and family.
Confide in an adult you trust. A parent or other relative, a teacher, preacher, guidance counselor, or even your best friends parents.
Any information you would not give to a stranger in real life should be considered too much information.
You have the power to stop a predator.
Remember----- It is better to say something and be wrong than to say nothing and be right! Be smart!
