Gaming & Trafficking Awareness
Scenario 2: A New Connection
You’re part of a gaming communityA group of people connected through a game or platform online, including people you know and strangers. online. A streamer you admire messages you directly, complimenting your skills and offering to “sponsorA real or fake offer to support you in gaming (or other activities), often used in grooming tactics to gain trust or control.” you. They say you can join their community and maybe even travel for tournaments, all expenses paid. But they ask for personal photos “for your profile,” and say you’ll need to keep things private for now.
What will you do? (Choose One)
A
Say yes. This could be your big break, and you don’t want to miss out.
B
Ask why the sponsorshipA real or fake offer to support you in gaming (or other activities), often used in grooming tactics to gain trust or control. needs to be private, and delay sending anything.
C
Screenshot the convo, blockTools on most apps or games that let you stop someone from contacting you and notify the platform that their behavior is unsafe or inappropriate. them, and tell someone you trust.