Police warn parents about grooming in gaming forums
Parents are being warned of a growing grooming threat facing children in online gaming forums.
Predators are increasingly exploiting chat functions to target young people in what police describe as a troubling global trend.
In the UK, the Children’s Society has warned that children and young people are spending more time on games such as Fortnite and Minecraft than ever before, often playing and communicating with strangers in online competitions. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Jan 27, 2026 06:17 AM