A picture may show a thousand words, but the secret means that it stands behind an emoji may be enough to hit the fear in every parent’s heart.
We all use emojis and acronyms to bring a light heart entertainment to our text messages – and for the most part is harmless entertainment.
But this is not always so.
‘Bad meaning’ of emojis and acronyms
Australian Federal Police (AFP) today updated its official Emojis list and acronyms for which parents should be aware.
Human exploitation AFT commander Helen Schneider says it is a capable memory while young Aussies turn into classes.
“Some have double meanings that may seem insignificant, but they can be quite alarming,” says Commander Schneider.
For example, the Emoji devil has a worse meaning than just calling something bad.
“The devil’s face can be a sign that your child is dealing with sexual activity online.”
This is just the tip of the Emoji iceberg. Even a bowl simply with a spoonful of emoji opens the floods into a dark world.
“Very important parents and guardians are present what kind of emojis and acronym their children use when talking to people online – and what they can say,” Commander Schneider said.
These are the acronyms that may endanger a child’s safety
AFP also issued an updated list of the most alarming codes and their translations:
- Code 9 or CD9: Parents are about
- Dm; It doesn’t matter; Had sex.
- Gnal: Get naked on the camera
- Np4np: Naked photo for nude photo
- Rules 34: Any topic can be made in pornographic content
- 1174: Nude club
- Lir: Let’s meet in real life.
Sexual offenders are among those who use these codes, banishing the fact that parents are not in a loop.
They are also becoming more craft in avoiding detection by authorities.
“Expression” capturing a case “is being used by offenders to indicate their willingness to be arrested and accused of their abominable interactions against someone who is often a minor or in a vulnerability,” Commander Schneider explains.
In the past year, AFP recorded more than 58,500 reports on sexual use of children online.
No need for panic, just vigilance
Despite the disturbing trends, the police insist there is no need to panic; Only to stay informed and aware.
“It is important to note that in most cases, it is likely that nothing is worried, but you have open conversations with your children about their online security can avoid the desire to embrace emois and acronyms that may have anymore Bad tools, “Commander Schneider advises.
“That’s why having a healthy dialogue with your children is the best protection you can have.”
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