Red Flags for Online Exploitation

• Is constantly asking you to do things that make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe
• Is not taking “no” for an answer
• Is guilt-tripping or threatening you
• Is giving you lots of online gifts, such as cheat codes, admin codes, or online gift cards
• Is asking you to switch online platforms, for example from a gaming platform to a social media platform
• Is asking you to meet in real life
• Is making you change your routine to chat with them (for example, asking you to be online late at night or to keep your conversations a secret)

Your online friend may be an online exploiter.

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