Help! I'm 13 years old and I was just instant messaging. This guy added me and I don't even know him but I accepted anyway. He asked for my name and I told him. We found out that we were the same age. I was being friendly, asking him questions about his hobbies and stuff. Then he started calling me 'babe' and I got really scared. He introduced me to all of his friends in a convo and said I was his girlfreind! Now, he's asking for my photo! I said no but he won't give in! I'm sooooooooo scared!
2007-02-28 16:51:32 · 17 answers · asked by :) 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Block him. And you are really better off not adding people you do not know. He could be completely pretending to be your age. Be wary. The moment anyone does or says anything to you that makes you uncomfortable, that is your body telling you something is not right. Follow that instinct and block him. Don't worry about being nice. And like the other person said...do not tell people where you live, your name, or anything that could help them locate you or lull you into a false sense of security. It can be very dangerous.
2007-02-28 16:56:01 · answer #1 · answered by kalea_kane 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay,
IM isn't dangerous as long as you use it right. Now what this guy is doing in called Grooming. It is a technaical term for when people try to make realtionships with people even when the (preditor) the guy who is talking to you seems like they are harmless. Here are some signs. Does he argree with everthing you say? Always take your side? Act really afraid that u might get mad at him? These are all signs. If I were you i would tell you to go to your local police sation, and report him. He may be a sexual predotar that has or will hurt other peole. Now do not log on until you talk to the police. Like i say it's better to be alive and in troble then dead in a ditch. You also have to be more careful about giving you name and age out on the internet. This can draw even more preditors. Never use a MySpace or anything of the sort as well this is also asking for preditors to come and talk to you. Tell all your old IM friends that you are getting a new account and make sure to set your new account to block everyone you don't allow. There are some great used for the i-net but you have to be very careful. U need to report this scum, okay? You may not understand it now but it is imporant! Also you should set up some kinda of a code so that you know who is on the other end even if it is your friends e-mail there can be hackers. It's better to be safe that sorry. There is also a program called iSafe that can help you. They have a website you can just google it! Don't be afraid, There are people out there to help people with ur exact problem! That's right! best of luck
Kyra
2007-02-28 17:10:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can, block his screen name and his friends' screen names as quickly as you can. Instant messaging can be loads of fun, but yes, it can be dangerous if you're not careful.
Never, under ANY circumstances, give anyone your full name, where you live, your phone number, or any other important information that they can use to hurt you.
I don't mean to scare you further, but you never know if that cute 13 year old guy who shares your interests is some freaky 40-year-old who gets a rise out of messaging little kids.
If you feel you've been threatened in any way, let your parents know, or talk to a teacher, principal, counselor, or any adult you can TRUST. They'll be more concerned for your wellfare than angry at you for giving out information.
2007-02-28 16:58:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just stop talking to him. Do not give him a photo of you, That can be very dangerous. He may say he is the same age as you but he may be some sick predator.
Its okay to talk to people online but do not give out any information, like your real name, were you live, stuff like that.
Never find a date over the internet, do it in your home town.
2007-02-28 16:58:28 · answer #4 · answered by Woody 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IMing can be dangerous, especially for someone of your age. A lot of people will lie about things to get to know you better and take advantage of you. If you do chat, don't give your name, address, phone number, photo, etc. to them, like I said- especially for someone your age. Not safe at all.
2007-02-28 16:56:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Immediately cease talking to this person. Notify your parents IMMEDIATELY. Your parents should also IMMEDIATELY notify law enforcement.
Soliciting children for pictures usually leads to soliciting children for inappropriate pictures, and will only lead to worse things.
NEVER ADD AN UNKNOWN PERSON TO YOUR FRIENDS LIST.
Thousands of children each year are predated upon online and a good number are sexually assaulted as a result.
NEVER GIVE ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION OR MEET A STRANGER THAT YOU MET ONLINE.
Again, notify your parents immediately. They should then IMMEDIATELY notify law enforcement. This behavior is criminal!!!!
2007-02-28 16:59:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
instant messaging can be dangerous.
predators use myspace, im, chatrooms to attack adolescents.
so you better be careful.
1.Never trust anyone over the internet asking for 'asl' which is short for age/sex/location
2.Never give any personal information to total strangers
3.If you are being harrased, send a complaint to (yahoo supposedly your using yahoo messenger) and ignore the messages from the user.
2007-02-28 16:58:15 · answer #7 · answered by Legend 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
o no girl....u shouldnt have accepted it and told him ur name....i hope u didnt give out anymore more information about urself cuz thats really dangerous,i have aim and theres a way to set it to where only the ppl on ur buddy list(friends) can IM u and in the mean time i would stop talking to him and delete him from ur friends and do wat i said and if anymore come in dont accept them unless u know who it is....trust me i've learned,im 13 too
2007-02-28 16:59:16 · answer #8 · answered by eazybreezy103 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never give any info. block him if that doesn't work than close out you acc. an open it again change your sign in.
Be safe.
2007-02-28 16:58:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can either talk to him and tell him that you dont like what he is doing..and if he does not stop you will stop contact with him..and will block him..give him a chance..and if he doesnt stop well then block him and delete him..dont risk anything.
2007-02-28 16:56:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋