Dangers of online gaming: Follow these steps to keep kids safe


Parents should be proactive and teach their children protective measures, Enough is Enough says on its website. — Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash

STATEN ISLAND: While online gaming is a fun way to connect, compete and interact with others, it can also be a hunting ground for sexual predators who use the platforms to stalk and groom youth, the FBI warns.

"Online gaming gives predators a logical topic to start a conversation with their intended victims: their common interest in the game," the FBI told Enough is Enough, a national non-profit involved in the fight for Internet safety. "Predators may pose as friendly adults or age-appropriate peers to form relationships with potential victims. They often befriend children by giving them game tips or providing game currency."

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