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The 10 Sexual Predator Ploys
Show us your stuff! Here, we list the top 10 sexual predator ploys ... and how they play out in real life...
1. Assistance
"I'm new at playing this game. Can you help?"
2. Gifts
"I have a special iPod, collector's edition, if you want it."
3. Curiosity
"I just found this really kewl site and it's invite only. If you want, I can invite you!"
4. Authority
"I work for the Recording Industry Association of America and I learned you have been illegally downloading music online!"
5. Job Offer
"I am looking for students to help me create a new website for teens. Want a job?"
6. Confidence and Trust
"Hi! I'm a friend of your best friend Shannon. Want to friend me too?"
7. Love and Affection
"I saw on your profile that your boyfriend cheated on you. I would never cheat on you if you were MY girlfriend!"
8. Fear
"If you don't listen to me, I'll blow your computer off the Internet!"
9. Ego
"I noticed your pic on MySpace and think you could be a model. I'm a modeling agent."
10. Games and Fun
"Hey! Want to play this new game with me?"
See how those work? Now, keep on reading to find out what predators are really looking for when they say these things...