Teenagers use the Internet frequently, and this makes them more susceptible to danger. Young children are so caught up in the bubble of all the fun and games online that they're unable to recognize the red flags and risks online. One such risk that preys on gullible victims is "catfishing." For all your teens know, they could be talking to a 50-year-old guy whom they believe is their best friend. Catfishing is a serious crime. Here you will learn what it is and how you can protect your kids from it.

1. How to Protect
Your Kids from
Catfishing?

2. Catfishing is an online scam that happens
mostly on online dating sites where
predators use it to deceive teens into doing
what they say. Catfishers fabricate a new
identity by obtaining personal information
and photographs of other people to make a
profile that appeals to their intended victim.
What is Catfishing?

3. •Insecurity or self-doubt:
People who don’t feel secure within themselves often tend to project their insecurities
in different ways. Catfishing might appeal to them because they can develop a new
identity close to what they idealize to be.
•Experiment with sexuality:
Child predators prey on youngsters by enticing and luring them into meeting in
person. They conceal themselves behind fake profile pictures and charming
messages. It can lead to child trafficking, sexual assault, and other dangerous crimes.
But parents who use Xnspy can monitor their kids' social media activities and prevent
them from falling victim to predators.
Why Do People Catfish?
People catfish for several reasons. A few of which are:

4. •Monetary reasons:
Nobody knows who the next Simon Leviev might be (think Tinder Swindler), but make
sure it's not you. With this false persona, catfishers have extracted thousands of dollars
from innocent people by trapping them in fake love stories and convincing them that
they need monetary help.
Why Do People Catfish?

5. •Limit screen time.
•Set privacy settings on their social media accounts.
•Teach them digital literacy and practice digital citizenship.
•Install parental controls such as Xnspy to monitor text messages,
browsing history, call records, IM and social media activity, and
location.
How Should
Parents
Protect their
Kids?