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Online Grooming

Recognising the Signs & Staying Safe

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📖 What is Grooming?

When someone builds a relationship with you online to gain your trust, so they can manipulate or exploit you.

Groomers often pretend to be younger than they are.

🚩 Warning Signs

Wants to keep your friendship secret
Sends gifts or money
Asks for photos of you
Makes you feel "special" or "mature"
Tries to turn you against family

🛡️ Stay Safe

Never share personal information
Don't send photos or videos of yourself
Keep conversations public
Trust your gut - if it feels wrong, it is
TELL A TRUSTED ADULT

💡 Remember

❤️ It is NEVER your fault
🗣️ You won't get in trouble for telling
🛑 It's okay to block people
🦸 Anyone can be targeted

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Report to CEOP

ceop.police.uk/report

Childline: 0800 1111