Online grooming is when someone makes friends with you online, so that they can persuade you to do something sexual, like sending a photo or video.
Online grooming is wrong.
Someone may be grooming you if they send you lots of compliments…
…or says they like all the things you like.
Someone may be grooming you if they send you lots of messages…
…or if they send you sexual messages.
Be careful if someone asks you to keep the conversation private…
…or if they avoid having video or phone calls. They may say their camera or phone is broken.
Stay safe by:
Letting others see your conversations
Not sharing personal information, like your full name or where you live
Speaking to your safe person if you are asked to do anything you don’t feel comfortable with.