Are chat rooms dangerous?

Chat rooms can be scary for kids and lead to potentially dangerous situations, but experts say they are not as threatening as information-sharing social media platforms. Chat rooms are online platforms that offer strangers a place to talk in group “rooms,” similar to a text group chat but most users are anonymous.

What should you avoid in chat room?

Dangerous things to do in chat roomsBelieving everything people tell you. Giving out your real name and address. Talking about very personal things. Choosing chat rooms over real chums. Running up your parents phonebill. Allowing yourself to be harrassed online. Lying about yourself. Giving out telephone numbers.More items •Jun 15, 2011

Why is TikTok so dangerous?

Long-Term Repercussions of TikTok. Using TikTok regularly, either as a consumer or content creator, increases your digital footprint. On its own, this poses great risks such as being more prone to phishing attacks and stalking. But in the future, using TikTok could stand in the way of you working in your chosen field.