Beware of online giys who friend you

[boy05]

Recently on another forum after I posted a question about something, a poster who said he was an older teen who could give advice messaged me. He was very friendly and soon asked me to do things on cam so he could see and it was impossible to stop. So please don't be fooled by people pretending to be something they aren't to get you to do stuff!

Sorry I spelt the title wrong, of course I meant guys!

[TheMagicPotato]

The Internet is an ocean, powerful and amazing, but, If you want to surf the Internet, you gotta take a lot of precautions.

Not saying that you need to judge everybody you meet on the web, but, you gotta keep your two eyes on pervs, creeps and bad people overall.

[lliam]

it's easy to stop:

just cut off the contact.
put such idiots on your ignore list,
inform the mods and admins

done ... in most of such cases


in the worst case:

speak to your parents
contact the authorities etc etc

[TheMagicPotato]

it's easy to stop:

just cut off the contact.
put such idiots on your ignore list,
inform the mods and admins

done ... in most of such cases


in the worst case:

speak to your parents
contact the authorities etc etc

Exactly.

[Fritz]

Recently on another forum after I posted a question about something, a poster who said he was an older teen who could give advice messaged me. He was very friendly and soon asked me to do things on cam so he could see and it was impossible to stop. So please don't be fooled by people pretending to be something they aren't to get you to do stuff!

Yeah dude i know what you mean...

[ImJulia]

That is so scary

[TheMagicPotato]

That is so scary

Scary indeed

[Dalcourt]

The internet can be scary and dangerous, that's why people should trust others too easy.
And if someone wants pics or camming after exchanging just a couple of sentences it is better to severe the contact sometimes.

The anonymity of the internet allows predators to lurk basically everywhere.
That's why this forum has this highly unpopular things like PMs only if you have at least 100 posts and komm public sharing of contact info.
Even with precautions like that 100 security will never be possible.

So it's rally good this post was made since it may help others to think a bit. Most people are too careless with sharing pics and private info on the net.

I honestly see it here a lot, too. I mean it's everyone's personal decisions but a lot of posts, profiles or whatever make me think oh my it's like you are waiting for a pedo to contact you.

So I just advise everyone to be a bit more careful and stay safe.

[Danieldv77]

:o/ Impossible to stop how? The solution is rather simple; don't do anything that might give personal information away to others. This includes taking pictures of yourself specifically for others. The problem isn't stopping, it's not doing it in the first place.

[TheMagicPotato]

:o/ Impossible to stop how? The solution is rather simple; don't do anything that might give personal information away to others. This includes taking pictures of yourself specifically for others. The problem isn't stopping, it's not doing it in the first place.

Yes.

The best way to avoid this is not giving pics or too personal info.

[ImJulia]

Yes.

The best way to avoid this is not giving pics or too personal info.

Well said Giving pics to someone on the internet is never a good idea.

[boy05]

:o/ Impossible to stop how? The solution is rather simple; don't do anything that might give personal information away to others. This includes taking pictures of yourself specifically for others. The problem isn't stopping, it's not doing it in the first place.

Thanks for the replies guys.

I said it was imposiible to stop because a file he sent (chat program for sending videos etc) had a trojan in it and he was able to spy on me using my comp and found out my real name and contacts. Also my web cam worked without the light being on and he threatened to send videos he took of me to friends if i didn't keep doing what he wanted.

I was stupid for being taken in in first place, and have learned my lesson the hardest way possible

[Max the Disenchanter]

i don't understand why people over 19 are allowed to be on here. this place is literally for teens. i can understand moderators being older, but why would anyone in their twenties be on here for any other reason but you know what?

[TheMagicPotato]

Thanks for the replies guys.

I said it was imposiible to stop because a file he sent (chat program for sending videos etc) had a trojan in it and he was able to spy on me using my comp and found out my real name and contacts. Also my web cam worked without the light being on and he threatened to send videos he took of me to friends if i didn't keep doing what he wanted.

I was stupid for being taken in in first place, and have learned my lesson the hardest way possible

You got scammed, and It's a shame. Although, you should have been more careful, but, he tried to take advantage of you and he infringed the law.

IF you know, who this guy is... Report him immediately to the law authorities, believe me, they do not take cases like yours like a joke.

[Fritz]

You got scammed, and It's a shame. Although, you should have been more careful, but, he tried to take advantage of you and he infringed the law.

IF you know, who this guy is... Report him immediately to the law authorities, believe me, they do not take cases like yours like a joke.

Yeah, let's find out where this bloke lives and gice him a good beating too for that matter lol

[kro814]

A lesson for everyone is to never send pictures. The internet is forever.

[zzzzzzzzzz]

i don't understand why people over 19 are allowed to be on here. this place is literally for teens. i can understand moderators being older, but why would anyone in their twenties be on here for any other reason but you know what?

If you put in an age of 20 or above when registering, users are usually fairly quickly banned when noticed by mods (or reported by other users). I think IDs are frozen until their 13th birthday if someone registers is still only 12. Due to the fact the site has been here a number of years, there are users that are now in their twenties that joined in their teens. I think the current policy is that nothing is done as these users are either viewed as trusted, or the fact that people would by that point move on with their lives. I don't know if that is worth reviewing as what to do with users upon hitting 20 such as locking them down or banning them. I wander if that is a question for another thread, or if that has been answered already

[Atlantis]

i don't understand why people over 19 are allowed to be on here. this place is literally for teens. i can understand moderators being older, but why would anyone in their twenties be on here for any other reason but you know what?

If you put in an age of 20 or above when registering, users are usually fairly quickly banned when noticed by mods (or reported by other users). I think IDs are frozen until their 13th birthday if someone registers is still only 12. Due to the fact the site has been here a number of years, there are users that are now in their twenties that joined in their teens. I think the current policy is that nothing is done as these users are either viewed as trusted, or the fact that people would by that point move on with their lives. I don't know if that is worth reviewing as what to do with users upon hitting 20 such as locking them down or banning them. I wander if that is a question for another thread, or if that has been answered already

Yep, zzzzzzzzzz is correct. If people register over the age of 20 (or admit to being over 20), they get banned straight away, and people who register under 13 get frozen until they turn 13 (so they can come back). Yes there are users who are over 20, but they are all responsible, and it's not like they're here until their late 20s, most move on around 22/23. It's not fair just to ban someone just because they've turned 20.

But to answer the general point of this thread, please just report people who send you messages like these and we'll act upon them. As said above as well, please be careful with who you talk to and who you send your personal details to.

[TheMagicPotato]

Yep, zzzzzzzzzz is correct. If people register over the age of 20 (or admit to being over 20), they get banned straight away, and people who register under 13 get frozen until they turn 13 (so they can come back). Yes there are users who are over 20, but they are all responsible, and it's not like they're here until their late 20s, most move on around 22/23. It's not fair just to ban someone just because they've turned 20.

But to answer the general point of this thread, please just report people who send you messages like these and we'll act upon them. As said above as well, please be careful with who you talk to and who you send your personal details to.

It's not fair indeed to ban a respectable guy that just turned 20.

Just imagine:

-“Wow, this dude is a responsible and trustworthy guy. Let's make him a mod. How old is he?”

-“He just turned twenty.”

-“Nah, ban him right away.”

[boy05]

You got scammed, and It's a shame. Although, you should have been more careful, but, he tried to take advantage of you and he infringed the law.

IF you know, who this guy is... Report him immediately to the law authorities, believe me, they do not take cases like yours like a joke.

Thanks, I have tried to find out but of course he is very clever, using the "Dark Web" and I have no idea how to find him, like through an IP. I have been told it's impossible?

[TheMagicPotato]

Thanks, I have tried to find out but of course he is very clever, using the "Dark Web" and I have no idea how to find him, like through an IP. I have been told it's impossible?

It's not. But, I don't know about that. Let me recollect intel, so I can help you.

[boy05]

It's not. But, I don't know about that. Let me recollect intel, so I can help you.

That would be great, thanks

[TheMagicPotato]

That would be great, thanks

Do you live in The U.S? And, Do you know his username?

[boy05]

Do you live in The U.S? And, Do you know his username?

yes i do

[TheMagicPotato]

yes i do

Request a court order. Revisions to a U.S. federal security measure called Rule 41 gave the FBI and others more leeway while investigating online activity. The request for subpoenas to get IP addresses (and home addresses) is much easier now.

[Tim the Enchanter]

The dark web is pretty scary, definitely wouldn't want to mess with it myself.

[Dalcourt]

Thanks for the replies guys.

I said it was imposiible to stop because a file he sent (chat program for sending videos etc) had a trojan in it and he was able to spy on me using my comp and found out my real name and contacts. Also my web cam worked without the light being on and he threatened to send videos he took of me to friends if i didn't keep doing what he wanted.

I was stupid for being taken in in first place, and have learned my lesson the hardest way possible

How do you know there was a trojan in the chat program and that he uses the dark net?
It is a serious crime what happend here.
So since you are only 13 did you tell your parents? If not you have to asap?
The whole thing, including your laptop with all the stuff and spy program should go to the police. They have experts for this kind of things.

This has to be done cuz the person must be stopped. Who knows how many other kids this person molested and molests that way.

So get the authorities involved as soon as possible.

[Kacieboo2003]

That's so friggen weird!!!! Can't say I've been in that situation before and I hope never to be

[gdude]

Be careful!

[rohancool]

Internet is a good tool to make meet like-minded people and make friends but at the same time its risky. It's good to meet new people and we should also be cautious. We should (as per my parents and school):

1. Not to accept any files from strangers whether pictures, videos or any software.
2. Not accepting their request to send photos or cam
3. Not providing facebook, instagram, skype or any other social media information on public profile.

[boy05]

How do you know there was a trojan in the chat program and that he uses the dark net?
It is a serious crime what happend here.
So since you are only 13 did you tell your parents? If not you have to asap?
The whole thing, including your laptop with all the stuff and spy program should go to the police. They have experts for this kind of things.

This has to be done cuz the person must be stopped. Who knows how many other kids this person molested and molests that way.

So get the authorities involved as soon as possible.

hi there, I think it must have been, since after that he was able to spy on me through my computer after that, he said some p0rn sites also have malware on them so if you visit you get infected, he said lots of guys don't realize that they are being spied on when they visit these sites. He has openly he spies on other boys that way, and they don't know what's happening. A webcam can work by remote control without the light being on so ppl don't know thwy are being watched. The email address he used to use was through dark web, someone helped look at the headers so there was no way to trace him, and report him, so police can't do anything. That's why I posted this so others can be more careful than i was.

I live with my mom, and no haven't told her. i just wanted to put it behind me. I eventually said I wanted to stop but he had access to my computer and threatened to send pictures of me to my friends if i didn't keep doing what he wanted, said he couldn't be traced if he did that. i know it sounds stupid, but i was worried I'd get in trouble and thought he'd get bored eventually but of course he didn't. I will think about what you said though

[boy05]

Internet is a good tool to make meet like-minded people and make friends but at the same time its risky. It's good to meet new people and we should also be cautious. We should (as per my parents and school):

1. Not to accept any files from strangers whether pictures, videos or any software.
2. Not accepting their request to send photos or cam
3. Not providing facebook, instagram, skype or any other social media information on public profile.

So right, and also please put tape over your webcam, as ppl can spy on you if you have a virus etc without you knowing!

I have learned a lot about all this, and am very careful now about putting anything personal on line.

[rohancool]

So right, and also please put tape over your webcam, as ppl can spy on you if you have a virus etc without you knowing!

I have learned a lot about all this, and am very careful now about putting anything personal on line.

Or just close the flap of laptop, or take out the webcam wire if its connected to desktop. Why put tape on the webcam to spoil the lens. :what:

[crushinator]

don't go on camera with random people.

[OldNewGuy]

Tbh you just have to be careful

[Anthony17]

Honestly, one would think this would have been drilled into everyone's head.

[boy05]

Honestly, one would think this would have been drilled into everyone's head.

I know you would think, but some of us get caught up slowly, drawn in until its too late

[samuel15]

I was in Contact with a guy like this and it's weard, but he never pushed me
more then i was willing to go so i guess thats good at least.

[Anniebanannie]

I know you would think, but some of us get caught up slowly, drawn in until its too late

What do you mean?

[Harrier]

It's not fair indeed to ban a respectable guy that just turned 20.

Just imagine:

-“Wow, this dude is a responsible and trustworthy guy. Let's make him a mod. How old is he?”

-“Nah, ban him right away.”

Imo there is no reason to be here past 20. Do you really think you'll still be here in 7 years and longer? I'm 18 and somedays it's like why am I here anymore. But it's still a good place to get advice and share advice. For now.

Request a court order. Revisions to a U.S. federal security measure called Rule 41 gave the FBI and others more leeway while investigating online activity. The request for subpoenas to get IP addresses (and home addresses) is much easier now.

That sounds like a TON of work. It would probably be worth it if you could be guaranteed of catching him especially since it's likely he has done the same thing to dozens or hundreds of people

Internet is a good tool to make meet like-minded people and make friends but at the same time its risky. It's good to meet new people and we should also be cautious. We should (as per my parents and school):

1. Not to accept any files from strangers whether pictures, videos or any software.
2. Not accepting their request to send photos or cam
3. Not providing facebook, instagram, skype or any other social media information on public profile.

Great advice but it's hard. You talk to someone you have in common with. Maybe you start talking about cars or music that you have in common and then they say I want you to see this awesome car or hear this awesome song can I email it to you? And you think you know them but all of a sudden they have a trojan in it and are watching you in your bedroom. So creepy!

That's so friggen weird!!!! Can't say I've been in that situation before and I hope never to be

I'm surprised you haven't. Maybe you have and don't even know it. I hope not tho. Consider yourself lucky!

Or just close the flap of laptop, or take out the webcam wire if its connected to desktop. Why put tape on the webcam to spoil the lens. :what:

Shouldn't have to modify your laptop for effing creeps.

Honestly, one would think this would have been drilled into everyone's head.

It has. Everyone knows this junk. But the thing is you start talking to a person over a long time and you think you know them and then all of a sudden you open a file and they can see in your bedroom. it's scarry af

I was in Contact with a guy like this and it's weard, but he never pushed me
more then i was willing to go so i guess thats good at least.

Why? A "guy like this"? Like what? You know he is a creeper wanting to see you naked? Cu ties and contact the police asap

[samuel15]

Why? A "guy like this"? Like what? You know he is a creeper wanting to see you naked? Cu ties and contact the police asap[/QUOTE]

The thing is, He was nice he never pushed me to far and i didn't mind that, I did sever the Contact with him when he asked me to jerk off with him. He was
from polen i Think so no need to call the police.

[Harrier]

Why? A "guy like this"? Like what? You know he is a creeper wanting to see you naked? Cu ties and contact the police asap

The thing is, He was nice he never pushed me to far and i didn't mind that, I did sever the Contact with him when he asked me to jerk off with him. He was
from polen i Think so no need to call the police.[/QUOTE]

That's debatable bro. What was his age? If he was a teen then I suppose their was no harm in him asking you to jerk off with him. If he is an adult than pretty sure it's illegal to even ask a minor but idk. And i get ya man, you think that it's all done that you will never talk to him again so it's over but he may be grooming some other boy as we speak and if you get him arrested you can help that other kid.

[samuel15]

That's debatable bro. What was his age? If he was a teen then I suppose their was no harm in him asking you to jerk off with him. If he is an adult than pretty sure it's illegal to even ask a minor but idk. And i get ya man, you think that it's all done that you will never talk to him again so it's over but he may be grooming some other boy as we speak and if you get him arrested you can help that other kid.

he was 30 something but i don't Think the police can do anything since i agreed to the things.

[Harrier]

he was 30 something but i don't Think the police can do anything since i agreed to the things.

I understand that you feel that way. That you feel that you consented. But under the law you did not consent. Law says a minor can not consent to an adult!

[samuel15]

I understand that you feel that way. That you feel that you consented. But under the law you did not consent. Law says a minor can not consent to an adult!

i live in sweden so that law only works when you are under 15, im 16

[boy05]

What do you mean?

Well, none of these guys says straight off I am a pervert who wants to spy on you and blackmail you into doing stuff on cam for them. they befriend you and are nice and draw you in.

[boy05]

That's so friggen weird!!!! Can't say I've been in that situation before and I hope never to be

I hope so too. The trouble is that these guys do all sorts of things to fill their "needs". Spying on you through your own webcam is just one thing, the guy told me that guys like him record any way they can and actually sell videos taken like that. They even plant spy cams in public places like toilet cubicles, he showed me videos of young boys jacking off in them, they didn't know they were being recorded.

[Jamesk0050]

Here is some advice. Never cam especially nude and never send nude pics of yourself or anyone else. Watch who you talk to and if they start asking for pics cam or seeing you naked report them and block them. Please be careful

[Tim the Enchanter]

I can say now that I've been asked to do stuff on cam, that just creeps me out. No thank you!

[Tim the Enchanter]

It has. Everyone knows this junk. But the thing is you start talking to a person over a long time and you think you know them and then all of a sudden you open a file and they can see in your bedroom. it's scarry af


That is scary to think, some weird people have tried to contact me especially from here. I think I should remove my profile and avatar pictures. I just don't even want to think of it man

[InternetTeen]

Yep. The Internet is a dark dangerous place. Be careful who you speak too!

[BryGuy]

Predators are everywhere gotta be careful.

[PrincessCassie]

I learned a long time ago not to trust anyone online

[Ethan19]

Think this is important to flag and I'm glad you do! It's not only them friending you. If you read some comments on posts they do really give off a clear-cut sign. I've seen quite a few comments that have flagged up some stuff for me.

[pumpkineater34]

dang that's scary : (

[Dalcourt]

Please don't post in threads with more than two months inactivity :locked: