1) It can happen to you. You know the web is an easy way to find friend of your home and you could be yourself and find others who understand you. Cyber creeps use all sorts of tricks to convince you they are normal, and they are so smooth that anybody can be a victim no matter how brainy you are.

2) It can be your destiny as a queer youth. You know the web is our favorite place to meet people. It is quite important to remember that you may not be talking with just your average school friend. It is true anyone can hide behind a nickname. Many old men who tricks them into believing they are younger than their true selves.

3) Just as you wouldn't tell a stranger in the street your personal info, the same should do for web strangers. Never say anything about your identity in the web never say your phone number. Your screen name gives away personal info. These perverts use this valuable info to track you down, if you didn't told them how to find you. Avoid using your real name, school, or place in your online ID.

4) You can't make out who's not telling the truth, but there are signs. Can you save yourself from expert liars? Keep an eye out for inconsistencies in their stories. They sometimes show something important. Be suspicious if somebody poses very personal questions. Predators usually ask you about sex and they push you to answer at the beginning. They are paranoid that someone would find out about you and the creep. So put up your guard and do brave to tell him ' You are better off protecting yourself than being polite. I talk to my parents about you! ' Even if he he has a good explanation for his behavior, do not take that law. These wretched people know the right stuff to say to cover up their true identity. If your instincts tell you there is something fishy about someone, believe in yourself. God knows you are right.