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Snapchat and Instagram grooming becoming 'easier'

Published October 16, 2026 1:12 am • Updated October 16, 2026 4:41 am •
Snapchat and Instagram grooming becoming 'easier'
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Online grooming is rising, with children as young as five targeted, prompting calls for reform.

Online grooming is rising, with children as young as five targeted, prompting calls for reform.

Source: BBC Technology — Original report ↗

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Original source: BBC Technology ↗

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