Online Predators have become a big problem in the United States, every year, hundreds of young adults are hurt by these disturbed, mental rejects. They infiltrate people�s lives via Internet chat rooms, instant messaging, and open blogging sites such as Myspace or Xanga. Using these resources, they bait their victim by lying about their age, or talking about certain hobbies that they think their victim may be interested in. Using certain tiny details, they can find where you live, what school you go to and numerous other personal things. They can use these things to hurt you and other people that you are close to.
+One in five children who use computer chatrooms has been approached over the Internet by pedophiles. 1 in 5 received sexual solicitation or approach in the last year.
+ 1 in 33 to meet, called them via phone, sent received AGGRESSIVE sexual solicitation (asked mail, money or gifts).
+ Only 25% of youth who received sexual solicitation told a parent
