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1. occurs when people post angry or offensive messages in public chats, forums or
social media to provoke arguments,
2. Cyberbullying is a type of online bullying that takes place on such as social media,
messaging apps or gaming communities.

3. The stress from cyberbullying can lead to physical symptoms such as headaches,
stomach aches or other stress-related issues.

In May 2024, India’s CBI charged an Indore man for grooming an Australian girl on Instagram by
gaining her trust and pressuring her to share inappropriate images.

Common Tricks of Cyber Groomers

Cyber groomers are clever and patient. They do not usually ask for personal things straight away.
Instead, they try to make the child feel special or liked. But it can lead to serious harm if not
stopped early. Keep in mind the following ways that groomers use:

Constant messages on different platforms: Cyber groomers often

send relentless messages across multiple social media platforms,
making you feel pressured to respond and gradually gaining control
over your attention and trust.

Asking you to keep your conversations secret: They may instruct
you to keep your chats hidden from parents, teachers or friends.
This can make you feel alone and allow them to control or influence
you more easily.

Starts sending inappropriate messages: The groomer may begin to
send messages with unsuitable words, pictures or hints. They may
slowly try to cross limits and make such behaviour seem normal over
time.

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