This week, we’re looking at the privacy settings that actually matter — the ones that determine who can find your child, message them, track them, tag them, or see more than they should.
Keeping Kids Safe Online (Without Losing Your Mind) Part 2
The Grandparents (And Parents) Guide to Social Media
Welcome to The Grandparents (And Parents) Guide to Social Media — a plain-language, no-shame series that helps regular folks understand how to keep kids safe on the wild ride that is the internet.
The Dangers of Online Sextortion Scams Aimed at Kids
Sextortion is a particularly insidious type of scam that targets kids and teens, using fear and shame to manipulate them into complying with a scammer’s demands. This scam often begins on social media platforms, gaming sites, or messaging apps, where scammers pose as someone the child’s age. After gaining the child’s trust, they persuade the child to share explicit photos or videos.
Tech Term – Catfish
I'll bet you've heard the term "catfish" used in connection with certainly deceptive online behavior. In case you weren't sure what it means, here's a quick explanation
Internet Blackmailer Targeted Teens
A Virginia man will spend the next three decades in prison after he spent years targeting preteen and teenage victims online.
Warn Teens About This Now!
An increasing number of teenagers and even younger kids are falling victims to sextortion scams.