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How do cyber predators often gain someone's trust online?

They pretend to be someone else to win trust.

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  1. They always use their real name and photo
  2. They only send computer viruses
  3. They pretend to be someone else to gain trust ✔

Why: Many cyber predators use a false identity or false personal details to win someone's trust. Do not share your address, meet an online stranger, or ignore behavior that makes you uncomfortable.

Huh, didn't know that: A safe rule: never agree to meet in person someone you do not know.

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Why did the cadet block the fake profile? It was all mask and no face.
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Answer: They pretend to be someone else to gain trust. Many cyber predators use a false identity or false personal details to win someone's trust. Do not share your address, meet an online stranger, or ignore behavior that makes you uncomfortable.

  1. Aerospace Dimensions Module 7: Cyber Security akwg.cap.gov/media/cms/Module_7__Cyber_84C9463CFA072_22b24.pdf
    Many cyber predators gain the trust of potential victims and lure them in by assuming a false identity
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. Aerospace Dimensions Module 7: Cyber Security akwg.cap.gov/media/cms/Module_7__Cyber_84C9463CFA072_22b24.pdf
    Never agree to meet someone you do not know in person.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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