Sadly some young people have met up with people they thought they knew on the internet and have ended up being hurt - or worse.
There are lots of stories about how people have made real friends online and this has obviously involved meeting up face to face after chatting on line. However, it is important to remember that people may not be who they say they are and both young people and adults can be fooled into meeting someone who they might not wish to meet.
If a person online asks to meet you - tell your parents or a trusted adult. Never agree to meet someone alone. Always take a trusted adult with you for support.
