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Someone in your online game says they are a kid named Alex. What should you remember?

They might not be who they say.

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  1. Kids always tell the truth online
  2. A photo proves they are a kid
  3. They might not be who they say ✔

Why: People online can lie, even if they seem really nice. If a stranger asks for your information or a secret, tell your parents right away.

Huh, didn't know that: KidsHealth says never to meet someone in person who you met online.

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Answer: They might not be who they say. People online can lie, even if they seem really nice. If a stranger asks for your information or a secret, tell your parents right away.

  1. Nemours KidsHealth: Online Safety (for Kids) kidshealth.org/en/kids/online-id.html
    Even if they seem really nice or say they're a kid, they might be lying.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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