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NSPCC: Snapchat Top App for Online Grooming

By aimee yang
NSPCC: Snapchat Top App for Online Grooming

The police say Snapchat is the most common platform for online grooming. Over 7,000 cases were reported last year – the most ever. Nearly half of these cases involved Snapchat.

The NSPCC thinks tech companies need to do more to protect children. Snapchat says they have strict rules against such behavior.

One victim was only eight years old. Groomers contacted her through a gaming app and then moved to Snapchat. Parents need to stay vigilant.

Snapchat’s design makes it easy for groomers to hide their actions. The messages disappear, making it hard to track. The NSPCC wants better safety measures from all social media platforms.

Grooming cases on WhatsApp have also increased. The government plans to enforce rules to make tech companies keep children safe online.

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Grooming/ˈɡruː.mɪŋ/noun
The act of establishing an emotional connection with a child to exploit them.

Vigilant/ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.lənt/adjective
Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Enforce/ɪnˈfɔːrs/verb
To compel observance of or obedience to (a law rule or obligation).

Measures/ˈmɛʒərz/noun
Actions taken to achieve a particular purpose.

Platforms/ˈplæt.fɔːrmz/noun
Digital services or applications used for communication and interaction especially on the internet.

Increase/ɪnˈkriːs/verb
To become or make greater in size amount or degree.
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How much do you know?

According to the text, what is the most common platform for online grooming?
Facebook
Snapchat
Instagram
Twitter
How many grooming cases were reported last year?
5,000
7,000
10,000
15,000
How old was one victim mentioned in the text?
8 years old
10 years old
12 years old
16 years old
Which organization believes tech companies need to do more to protect children?
Snapchat
NSPCC
WhatsApp
Government
What makes it hard to track grooming actions on Snapchat according to the text?
End-to-end encryption
Disappearing messages
Two-factor authentication
Public profiles
What does the government plan to do regarding tech companies and child safety online?
Introduce stricter penalties
Enforce rules
Provide financial incentives
Implement age verification
Snapchat does not have any rules against online grooming.
Groomers contacted the victim mentioned through Snapchat directly.
The NSPCC is satisfied with the safety measures of current social media platforms.
The government is planning to ensure tech companies prioritize child safety online.
WhatsApp has experienced a decrease in grooming cases recently.
Parents are advised to not be vigilant about their children's online activities.
Snapchat was involved in nearly of the reported grooming cases.
The victim was contacted by groomers through a gaming app, then they moved to .
According to the text, the design of Snapchat makes it easy to grooming actions.
The government is planning to enforce rules to ensure tech companies keep children safe .
The NSPCC advocates for better measures from all social media platforms.
One victim mentioned in the text was only years old.
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Test Your Understanding

Start Quiz
Vocabulary List:
6 words · tap to reveal
ON
Accent
Grooming/ˈɡruː.mɪŋ/noun
The act of establishing an emotional connection with a child to exploit them.
Vigilant/ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.lənt/adjective
Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
Enforce/ɪnˈfɔːrs/verb
To compel observance of or obedience to (a law rule or obligation).
Measures/ˈmɛʒərz/noun
Actions taken to achieve a particular purpose.
Platforms/ˈplæt.fɔːrmz/noun
Digital services or applications used for communication and interaction especially on the internet.
Increase/ɪnˈkriːs/verb
To become or make greater in size amount or degree.
Vocabulary Learning

How much do you know?

According to the text, what is the most common platform for online grooming?
Facebook
Snapchat
Instagram
Twitter
How many grooming cases were reported last year?
5,000
7,000
10,000
15,000
How old was one victim mentioned in the text?
8 years old
10 years old
12 years old
16 years old
Which organization believes tech companies need to do more to protect children?
Snapchat
NSPCC
WhatsApp
Government
What makes it hard to track grooming actions on Snapchat according to the text?
End-to-end encryption
Disappearing messages
Two-factor authentication
Public profiles
What does the government plan to do regarding tech companies and child safety online?
Introduce stricter penalties
Enforce rules
Provide financial incentives
Implement age verification
Snapchat does not have any rules against online grooming.
Groomers contacted the victim mentioned through Snapchat directly.
The NSPCC is satisfied with the safety measures of current social media platforms.
The government is planning to ensure tech companies prioritize child safety online.
WhatsApp has experienced a decrease in grooming cases recently.
Parents are advised to not be vigilant about their children's online activities.
Snapchat was involved in nearly of the reported grooming cases.
The victim was contacted by groomers through a gaming app, then they moved to .
According to the text, the design of Snapchat makes it easy to grooming actions.
The government is planning to enforce rules to ensure tech companies keep children safe .
The NSPCC advocates for better measures from all social media platforms.
One victim mentioned in the text was only years old.
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