I was on AIM and this random guy started talking to me. I asked who he was and he said an 18 year old named Joe from Virginia. I didn't know him and I kept asking how he got me and my friend's screen name. He said he got it from aim.com. He kept asking me weird questions. He asked what my name was and where i was from. Do you think he's an online predator? What should I do?
2007-01-17 13:42:26 · 27 answers · asked by #2 DB 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Number 1. Nothing. Ignore him.
Number 2. Block him.
Number 3. Unblock him in like a week. Then if he contacts you again, either block him or change screen names. Other wise, there's nothing you can do other than contact a hot-line and report it. They'll track the person down.
2007-01-17 13:46:29 · answer #1 · answered by Mikail 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is the harm in ignoring him? If you don't know him and he seems creepy then the worst thing you could do is block a random nice guy. It shouldn't matter though if you aren't interested in online dating or anything like that. I say that you should be on the safe side. If he's really that creepy then report him. There are several places that seek out online predators.
2007-01-17 13:48:24 · answer #2 · answered by Mommy to Boys 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know you either,but if you're under the age of 18,then tell your parents and have them call the police. You may not believe this but some states don't see online predators as criminals. Have you ever heard of an organization called Cyber Angels? They work with local,state, and federal law enforcement and like going after online predators.
2007-01-17 13:48:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't answer im's from anyone that you don't know. Predators are everywhere and you should be carefull when talking to new people because anyone can be what ever age they want on-line,gender or what not. If you are ever asked inappropriate questions such as sex questions you should report them.
2007-01-17 13:49:24 · answer #4 · answered by n0s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any time you are wondering about the risks of a situation, always error on the side of caution. This means that in making a decision, it's better to lose something that might be good than gain something that might be bad.
2007-01-17 13:49:48 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get his screen name checked out or however he logs on. But do not keep talking to this guy. He might be able to track your address. Call the police but dont let him know and be careful!
2007-01-17 13:47:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bet you he is...or must be an ID theft too. You better be careful in giving out any info about yourself. A lot can happen in the internet...and one of them is such. This guy has questionable motivations in order to ask you such things. Report abuse if you suspect such. In Yahoo IM...you can do that...
2007-01-17 14:49:52 · answer #7 · answered by jad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) I know they are out there. I guess the questions asked would be a clue..
2) what to do about it?? I'm sure there is some authority that you can report it to... and I would certainly suggest that... Maybe ask your parents for what to do...
- good luck
2007-01-17 13:47:12 · answer #8 · answered by gjm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Block him or do whatever AIM allows you to do for unwanted chats. Also, tell your parents. They need to be aware of this. Do not give this guy ANY information online.
2007-01-17 13:45:18 · answer #9 · answered by Stimpy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to your school guidance counseler or dare officer. My feind had the same tihng happen to her just last night. she told our dare officer and she is going to show the meesgaes to him. He said that he was 18 and he asked her all these weird questions too. You need to tell someone.
2007-01-17 13:46:27 · answer #10 · answered by Bity 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋