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Operation Gray Skull occurred last year but these groups, and the operations to take them down, continue. Million Kids is here to research so we can educate the public to keep kids safe from predators.
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September 29, 2026 at 12:06 PM
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Be the voice your children hear long before they ever hear from someone wanting to manipulate, scam or exploit them. Have regular conversations about online risks, how to recognize them and what to do if it happens to them.
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September 28, 2026 at 11:35 AM
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In a globally connected world where teenagers talk to chatbots, build friendships with strangers, and live inside a digital universe of 5.5 billion people, one truth rises above all others: character matters.
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September 27, 2026 at 11:49 AM
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There are many reasons teens stay silent about exploitation. Have the conversation before anything happens. Don't let perpetrators be protected by silence.

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September 25, 2026 at 11:48 AM
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Online trends like “Smash or Pass” might sound harmless, but they can humiliate kids, normalize bullying, and open doors for predators. Stay alert and know the trends. Their safety and well being may depend on it.

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August 19, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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September 26, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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Talking to kids about red flags in online relationships provides a defense against exploitation. It often starts with small requests used to build trust that can quickly escalate.

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May 21, 2026 at 12:10 PM
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Think about role‑playing risky online scenarios with your teen to give them practice on how they’d respond before it happens. It turns abstract dangers into concrete skills, helping them build confidence, boundaries, and a plan they can actually use.
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September 24, 2026 at 11:54 AM
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This number is an estimate and minors are likely recruited online at a higher %. The other most common forms of recruitment include: romancing the potential victim, familial, friends/peers, recruitment in group homes or shelters, promises of job, and kidnapping.
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January 26, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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Don't miss this edition of the P3 Kids Podcast -
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What happens when your child makes one impulsive choice and finds themselves trapped? We look at the conversation every parent needs to have before that moment ever arrives.
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August 9, 2026 at 11:57 AM
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"Stranger danger" is can be that friendly new contact made online. Don’t trust anyone who asks for secrecy, pressure, or personal info even if they’ve been “friends” for months. Grooming today looks like kindness, attention, and emotional support.
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September 4, 2026 at 11:50 AM
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CAPACITY.
Parents often ask, “What age is safe for a child to be online?”
Age isn’t the question. Capacity is. Can your child navigate a digital world shared with 5.5 billion people, including criminals who target minors?
Listen today.
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June 14, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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Sex trafficking rarely starts with a kidnapping. It more often starts with manipulation, someone trusted, or online contact that feels safe initially. Watch to see the types of recruitment and the percentages .

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September 23, 2026 at 11:52 AM
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Teens often know the dangers, but the pull for attention, approval, and connection can feel stronger than their own safety. When that happens, even red flags start to look like risks worth taking, and that’s when vulnerabilities can become targets.
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July 3, 2026 at 11:52 AM
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Using payments of any type can make minors more vulnerable to manipulation and more likely to comply with escalating demands. Talk to your kids about online risks and how to recognize red flags. Make sure they know to come to you immediately.
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September 22, 2026 at 11:44 AM
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According to the 2026 Ofcom's Children's Online Experience Report, average time spent online increases with age as older children (15-17-year-olds) spent on average 6 hours 20 minutes a day.
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September 21, 2026 at 11:48 AM
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Predators build fast trust, slip into private conversations, and push for secrecy.
Tell your kids: Anyone who asks for secrets, private chats, or pictures is setting a trap.
Be the voice they hear before they ever hear from a predator.
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September 20, 2026 at 11:53 AM
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September 19, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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Teach your kids if someone they met online asks for an explicit photo, it’s probably a trap. Tell them: “If anyone asks for a nude, stop and come to me. NO shame, NO punishment. That request is likely the first step in grooming and sextortion.”
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September 18, 2026 at 11:43 AM
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Kids can encounter cyber flashing when their device settings are open. If your child does send a sexual image, even as a joke, they can face legal consequences for CSAM. If they receive one, it’s not their fault, and they should tell you immediately.
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September 17, 2026 at 11:53 AM
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The single most important thing a smartphone needs for a young person? A strong, safety plan. Without one, every “feature” becomes a doorway to strangers, inappropriate content, and exploitation.
Watch to know the seven basic parts to a safety plan.
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September 16, 2026 at 11:26 AM
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Be aware that any apps with private or group chat options create dangers for kids because they can expose them to unmonitored spaces where predators, bullies, and exploiters operate. YouTube, TikTok and WhatsApp all allow for chats.

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September 14, 2026 at 11:47 AM
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Financial sextortion is preventable but only if families talk about it early and often. Listen to this P3 Kids podcast as it gives parents and teens the knowledge, language, and tools to stay safe, stay aware, and stay connected.
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September 13, 2026 at 11:40 AM
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Online exploitation is changing all the time and most families aren't aware of the new tactics. Our free weekly emailed newsletter gives you the real stories and the real steps you can take to protect the kids you love. Sign up today at MillionKids.org.
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September 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Predators don’t always look dangerous. Sometimes they look like a “nice teen” online. What may feel harmless could be a trap. Keep talking to your kids. Be the voice in their head that makes them stop and take a step back.

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September 11, 2026 at 11:21 AM