Catfishing and Grooming in Communities

this topic might be triggering to

some, so please read with caution

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What is catfishing?

What is grooming?

How to be careful and use caution

Report it

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What is catfishing?

Catfishing is when someone makes a fake

online identity, or pretend to be someone

they are not, by hopes of luring or

attracting someone into a relationship, or

some other kind of gain (like money).

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What is grooming?

It's typically used by a pedophile, but

anyone any age can be at risk. It's a way

of building trust and connection with

someone, it can be a slow gradual process

of kindness then going a little farther each

time. It could be used to prepare for

meeting, and the people could try to

manipulate and/or exploit the victim.

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How to be careful and use caution

It might be difficult to notice when it's

happening, or to catch. But taking some

caution and making sure to follow

guidelines and whoever you are talking

to does the same.

Do not share personal information! Please

be careful with personal information be it;

face reveals, general locations (or actual

locations), phone numbers,

information, birthday, name, or otherwise.

Perhaps even avoid making deals with

people you don't really know, especially if

the deal is somehow going to request

personal information.

If anyone tries any roleplay at random

(example:*kiss* *cuddles* *hugs*) and

you aren't comfortable with it, let them

know. Be careful with these sorts of

things. If there is any joking with sexual

abuse request they stop. If they don't

listen to your requests and you feel

uncomfortable maybe attempt to report

it to the s. If you aren't okay

with certain things being said because

it's making you (and/or others)

uncomfortable let them know. If they

don't listen, then maybe consider

reporting it to a moderation member.

If they are threatening you or others,

report it.

Be careful with people you don't know

well. Maybe take time to get to know

them, and be careful on the internet.

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Report it

If someone is acting suspicious and is

making you feel unsafe block them and

report them to the moderation team. If

you have any screenshots show the mod,

and explain the situation the best you can.

If they break any of the guidelines you can

also let the mod know and flag all

relevant material.

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