Secret Picture Tricks: A Kid's Guide | Safe & Smart

What Is a Secret Picture Trap?

Sometimes, people online try to trick you.They might say kind things, pretend to be your age, or offer you gifts in games. But then... they ask for pictures. Not funny ones, not silly selfies, but secret pictures they want you to keep from your grown-ups.
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That’s a big red flag 🚩

What Would Pico Do?

PICO once got a message from someone he didn’t know.

They said:

“Let’s keep this between us!”
“You can trust me.”
“Just one little photo. No one has to know…”

PICO felt strange inside—kind ofwobbly, kind of unsure.

What Did Moxo and Luno Say?

You’re smart. You’re strong. And you never have to deal with bullying alone.

If something doesn’t feel kind or fun tell someone. That’s what smart kids do!

How to Spot a Tricky Person Online

Watch out for people who :

Ask for private or secret pictures
Tell you to keep things from your family
Offer gifts or game prizes if you do what they say
Make you feel scared, guilty or worried
Want to move to another app so they can “talk in private”

What should you do?

Here’s your Safe and Smart Plan:

STOP
talking to them
BLOCK
the person
DON’T
delete the messages, a grown-up can help
TELL
A trusted grown-up
REMEMBER
It’s NOT your fault. You are safe now, and help is here

If something doesn’t feel kind or fun tell someone. That’s what smart kids do!

Who can you talk to?

Your parent or carer
A teacher or school helper
An older sibling
A trusted family member

Or call ChildLine together

0800 1111

childline.org.uk

Moxo’s Rules for Online Safety

Always ask before chatting to someone new
Never send photos to people you don’t know in real life
Keep your grown-ups in the loop
Trust your tummy—if it feels wrong, it probably is
Being safe online makes you SUPER smart

You’re the boss of your device. Don’t let anyone make you feel weird or scared.

Smart kids speak up, and safe grown-ups help.

Sometimes I get stuck… but now I know how to get help. That makes me brave.”

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