Research shows that 1 in 4 young people have been contacted by a stranger online.
Fake profiles and accounts are usually created by those who want to exploit individuals – including children – online for personal or financial gain. These predators exploit the fact that children and young people often use the internet as a meeting place to chat and game with friends they know and friends they don’t.
If you know or suspect someone is producing, downloading or sharing child sexual abuse material you can share what you know to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online here.