This is important to hear for the young men following me and those I help with recruiting, or any parent. I have seen it happen sadly firsthand several times.
Even if it’s a female that you know or a real person and not some overseas scammer - sending or soliciting photos of this nature can get you charged with child pornography if you or the other party is underaged. A person you trust can turn on you at any point, their parents can report you - it’s not a safe move. This can be career ending, academically devastating, even result in criminal charges.
Young guys, please hear these words and really listen. This is so serious and important. Protect yourselves fellas.
Even if it’s a female that you know or a real person and not some overseas scammer - sending or soliciting photos of this nature can get you charged with child pornography if you or the other party is underaged. A person you trust can turn on you at any point, their parents can report you - it’s not a safe move. This can be career ending, academically devastating, even result in criminal charges.
Young guys, please hear these words and really listen. This is so serious and important. Protect yourselves fellas.
PARENTS: If your son plays sports, hear me out.
Predators are targeting athletes on purpose.
Boys with a platform.
A reputation.
A starting spot.
Something to protect — that’s exactly why they’re picked.
The scheme: a predator poses as a girl, sends an explicit photo, and once your son sends one back — the trap closes. “We got you now.”
This moves fast. Faster than most parents realize. Shame keeps boys silent, and silence is what predators are counting on.
This is a growing crime and it’s happening on the same apps your son uses every day.
Have this conversation before he needs it: if this ever happens, he comes to you.
No shame. No punishment. Just help.
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