I tried not to talk to him but it was hard, because he always seemed to be online and he always had something to say.One day he asked me if I would send him pictures of myself and I said no.
Only if a serious compliant is made by parents, most profiles go unmonitored making these sites prime targets for internet predators.
Online grooming is where someone with a sexual interest in children uses social media, online chat, messaging apps or text messages to build a relationship with young people.
Amy is relieved that the police caught up with Randall, she said: “He did very nasty stuff to others.
Obviously I am glad it didn’t happen to me, but I was lucky because my mum found out what was going on.
Unfortunately these types of events are not just stories they really happen and young teen internet users are at the greatest risk.