As a digital safety expert, I’m constantly updating my internet safety presentations to parents and students about the dangers and tips to keeping our kids safe online.
About one in three parents said a stranger has reached out to their child on their phone, according to aEven more startling is that about 1 in 4 parents in the Cox Mobile survey said the stranger referenced their child’s location. The Cox Mobile survey found 56 percent of parents said their child keeps location services on when using mobile apps. That means any time they’re on social media apps, or watching videos on TikTok or YouTube, their location can be seen by strangers.When it comes to online gaming platform Roblox, pay attention to settings and types of games your child plays. Set restrictions and limit their ability to access voice chat games, which are officially available for ages 13 and up.
To help prevent your child from being scammed, make sure their online friends are only kids they know in real life.