Any site, game, app or platform with an internet connection and chat function can be used by online child sex offenders.

Online apps, games, sites, and platforms designed for children and young people are often assumed to be safer.

If there’s an internet connection as well as an online chat function, children and young people can potentially communicate with anyone. 

While online games can be a fun way to connect with friends, it’s important to have oversight of your child’s activities and encourage open conversations about their activities and who they may be talking to online.