Superhero: Online Predators
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- I've never had a boyfriend before. I can't believe this guy is into me even though he knows I'm only 13! He is 19... but I'm mature so it's no big deal. I think I'll say yes to meeting up in person.
- Alina was at a local coffee shop talking to her online boyfriend on a digital chatroom.She was over the moon about her older boyfriend. After all, it's not super common thata 19 year old wants to date a 13 year old! Alina's boyfriend was telling her how he wanted to meet in person for the first time.
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- useranonymous44: Hey, I really wanna meet you in real life me: Really?! useranonymous44: Of course! We should meet up together at the mall tonight. Just you and me, though. Don't bring any friends or anything. They could interrupt us!me: And you're sure you're fine with me being 13, even though that's six years younger than you? useranonymous44: It's no problem at all. I just want to meet you in person.
- me: Absolutely! I'd love to.
- SEND
- Wait! Don't press send!
- Just as Alina was about to accept her online boyfriend's offer to meet up in person, a voice came from behind her telling her not to.
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- Sorry to surprise you! But this is an online predator you're talking to. Notice the warning signs? He knows that he is much older than you and that a relationship between a 13 year old and a 19 year old is illegal, but he doesn't care. Plus, he told you to meet him alone, which is a major red flag that he has bad intentions. Instead of continuing this relationship, you need to contact law enforcement. They can help you end the relationship safely and hopefully take down the predator. I know it will be hard, but trust me, it's what needs to be done.
- You're so right. I can't believe I didn't see it! I will tell my parents, two trusted adults, and they can help me talk to the police. Thank you for warning me! I don't want to think about what could have happened if I met up with this guy...
- The voice turned out to be a superhero, who told Alina that she was actually being preyed on by an online predator rather than being cared for by a true boyfriend. The superhero told Alina that her relationship is illegal and full of red flags and that Alina should seek help from law enforcement immediately. This opened Alina's eyes to the situation, and she planned to immediately talk to trusted adults as well as the police to get her out of her situation.
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