People who join chat rooms may lie about themselves to build unhealthy relationships with other members. This affects children mostly, who don't know how to identify warning signs or protect themselves. According to Enough Is Enough, the Internet safety organization website, 37 percent of sexual solicitations of young people happen in chat rooms. Adult predators may lie about their ages to join kids' chat rooms. They may get their kicks sending or requesting inappropriate photos or they may build enough trust to persuade children to meet them secretly in person.
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