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Dealing with talking to strangers online

Platform-specific guides for protecting kids and teens from talking to strangers online.

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Instagram

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TikTok

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Snapchat

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YouTube

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X (Twitter)

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Facebook

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Discord

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Twitch

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Roblox

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Minecraft

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Reddit

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Pinterest

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BeReal

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Threads

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YouTube Kids

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