@millionkids.bsky.socialSex trafficking rarely starts with a kidnapping. It more often starts with manipulation, someone trusted, or online contact that feels safe initially. Watch to see the types of recruitment and the percentages .
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@millionkids.bsky.socialUsing payments of any type can make minors more vulnerable to manipulation and more likely to comply with escalating demands. Talk to your kids about online risks and how to recognize red flags. Make sure they know to come to you immediately.
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@millionkids.bsky.socialAccording to the 2026 Ofcom's Children's Online Experience Report, average time spent online increases with age as older children (15-17-year-olds) spent on average 6 hours 20 minutes a day.
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@millionkids.bsky.socialPredators build fast trust, slip into private conversations, and push for secrecy.
Tell your kids: Anyone who asks for secrets, private chats, or pictures is setting a trap.
Be the voice they hear before they ever hear from a predator.
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@millionkids.bsky.socialTeach your kids if someone they met online asks for an explicit photo, it’s probably a trap. Tell them: “If anyone asks for a nude, stop and come to me. NO shame, NO punishment. That request is likely the first step in grooming and sextortion.”
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@millionkids.bsky.socialKids can encounter cyber flashing when their device settings are open. If your child does send a sexual image, even as a joke, they can face legal consequences for CSAM. If they receive one, it’s not their fault, and they should tell you immediately.
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@millionkids.bsky.socialThe single most important thing a smartphone needs for a young person? A strong, safety plan. Without one, every “feature” becomes a doorway to strangers, inappropriate content, and exploitation.
Watch to know the seven basic parts to a safety plan.
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@millionkids.bsky.socialNCMEC reports that the grooming tactics often begin on gaming platforms, social media, or mental‑health forums. Conversations are moved to encrypted apps and kids are offered something to entice sexual behavior (acts or content). Kids need to know to seek help.
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@millionkids.bsky.socialBe aware that any apps with private or group chat options create dangers for kids because they can expose them to unmonitored spaces where predators, bullies, and exploiters operate. YouTube, TikTok and WhatsApp all allow for chats.
@millionkids.bsky.socialFinancial sextortion is preventable but only if families talk about it early and often. Listen to this P3 Kids podcast as it gives parents and teens the knowledge, language, and tools to stay safe, stay aware, and stay connected.
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@millionkids.bsky.socialOnline exploitation is changing all the time and most families aren't aware of the new tactics. Our free weekly emailed newsletter gives you the real stories and the real steps you can take to protect the kids you love. Sign up today at MillionKids.org.
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@millionkids.bsky.socialPredators don’t always look dangerous. Sometimes they look like a “nice teen” online. What may feel harmless could be a trap. Keep talking to your kids. Be the voice in their head that makes them stop and take a step back.
@millionkids.bsky.socialSextortion doesn’t disappear just because we pretend it “won’t happen to our kids.” Talk to your kids before someone online tries to trap them. Be the first voice they hear before they ever hear from a predator.
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@millionkids.bsky.socialWhat are some of the most important things you can teach your children?
Have you talked to them about red flags and put together a device safety plan? This is a whole new age for parenting, don't leave your kids unprepared.
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@millionkids.bsky.socialThere is no single global or domestic number for “kids being sex trafficked online” but we know online exploitation is now one of the primary gateways into child sex trafficking.
Talk to your kids about risks and red flags.
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@millionkids.bsky.socialAI is powerful, but not perfect. It can help us learn, create, and solve problems faster than ever, yet it can also mislead, manipulate, or cause harm when used irresponsibly. Talking about the benefits and the risks is the one way families can stay informed and protected.
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@millionkids.bsky.socialIf you think your child is safe because they’re in your home… think again! Criminals from across the world can reach them instantly through the device you probably bought for them. This week's podcast candidly talks about the dangers no one wants to face.
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@millionkids.bsky.socialBeing informed is one of the best ways to protect your family. Know what’s happening online (the news, the trends, and the tactics). Let's keep talking with our families.
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