The Governor's Office of Human Trafficking Prevention

PlaySafe

Online Safety Training Mission

🎮Interactive
📖10 Quick Lessons
🔒Real Life Examples
🏅Earn a Badge
🔒 No personal information is required or stored. Any name entered is anonymous and only used to count game completions.

🎮 What is this?

You are about to play through a real online gaming scenario. You will chat with friends — and two players you do not know.

One unknown player is just another kid. The other is a online predator pretending to be friendly. Your job is to recognize the warning signs and use the Stop & Report button.

This neuroscience-based experience prepares kids for the real online world by building memory through doing, not just reading.

🛑 The Stop & Report Button

A red STOP & REPORT button is always visible. In real life this sends an anonymous report to law enforcement. The online predator cannot see you reported them.

⭐ Scoring & Badge

Every choice is scored. You need 10 out of 10 correct to earn your Online Safety Detective Badge. Miss one and you can replay — you can do it!

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📋 Before We Play · Quick Check

What do you already know about online predators?

This is not a test — there are no wrong answers here. We just want to see what you already know before you play.

In the box below, write down any ways you think an online predator might try to approach, befriend, or contact a young person while gaming online.

If you can only think of one way — that's completely okay. That's exactly why this training exists — so we can learn more together. Just write what comes to mind and let's go! 🎮

This is NOT a test — there are no wrong answers!

First name:
Write as many as you can think of 0 ideas entered
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🏅 After the Game · What Did You Learn?
🏅 You are almost done!
One last step to claim your badge and sign your pledge

Which ones are real warning signs?

Select the 10 real online predator tactics from the list below. Watch out — 5 of these are normal gaming behavior!

Tap each bubble to select it. You will see a ✅ or ❌ instantly. Fix any wrong ones and get all 10 correct to earn your badge!

Correct:
0 / 10
10/10
You identified all 10 real warning signs!
Ch.1 — The Game Lobby
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Players in Session
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You
That's you
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Mia_Starz
Friend
👦
JakeBlue
Friend
🧒
CoolKid99
New player
😎
ProGamer_X
New player
🚩 Red Flag Tracker
No flags yet — watch how players behave.
💬 Galaxy Quest — Squad Chat ● 5 online
Someone is typing
📖 Narrator
⚡ What do you do?

Your Score

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🌟 PERFECT SCORE — All 10 correct! 🌟

🎉 You earned your badge!
Enter your name to claim it.

Please enter your name first!
🧠 What You Learned
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Normal vs. predator behavior looks similar at first.Gifts, personal questions, and private contact requests are predator tactics — not normal gaming behavior.
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Gifts that single you out create fake "special" bonds.When a stranger gives only you a gift, they are making you feel like you owe them something.
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"Let's go somewhere private" is always a red flag.Online predators move you away from friends and moderation so no one can see what they are doing.
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Unexpected images are a predator tactic.It checks your reaction and tries to normalize inappropriate content. You are NEVER overreacting.
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No one should ever ask you to take photos privately.Asking you to hide from a trusted adult is always a serious red flag.
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No gift ever requires your passcode or password.Asking for your account password is always a scam. No exceptions.
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"Are you home alone?" is a danger question.Never tell a stranger online when you are home alone or unsupervised.
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Never share your location or agree to meet.Asking to meet at a nearby park is the most serious escalation. The answer is always no — tell an adult immediately.
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Trust your gut — every single time.If something feels off, that feeling is right. Block, screenshot, and tell a trusted adult.
🛑 What To Do In Real Life
🚫Step 1 — Block immediately
  • Go to their profile and tap Block — no explanation needed.
  • Blocking stops contact but keeps the chat history as evidence.
📱Step 2 — Screenshot before closing
  • Press Power + Volume Down on most devices.
  • Capture username, messages, and any images sent.
  • If an inappropriate image was sent: screenshot and report. You are not in trouble — the sender is.
👨‍👩‍👧Step 3 — Tell a trusted adult right away
  • Show a parent, guardian, or teacher the screenshots.
  • You will NOT be in trouble. Online predators count on your silence — breaking it protects you and other kids.
🚔Step 4 — Report to law enforcement
  • USA — NCMEC CyberTipline: CyberTipline.org · 1-800-843-5678
  • USA — FBI Tips: tips.fbi.gov
  • Louisiana State Police Tips: 1-800-434-8007
🔴 Learn more at humantrafficking.la.gov
The Governor's Office of Human Trafficking Prevention
🛡️ Visit Not On Our Watch Website

Disclaimer: This training game is provided for educational purposes only. Not On Our Watch TX makes no guarantee that completion of this program will prevent online predatory contact. This tool is not a substitute for ongoing conversations between parents, guardians, and children about online safety. NOWTX is not responsible for individual outcomes. All scenarios are fictional and created for educational use.

🚩 Red Flag

🛑 Stop & Report

You are safe. You did the right thing. Here's what to do right now:

🚫 Block them nowGo to their profile and tap Block. This stops all contact but keeps the chat history as evidence.
📱 Screenshot the chat firstPower + Volume Down on most devices. These screenshots are your evidence.
👨‍👩‍👧 Tell a trusted adultShow a parent, guardian, or teacher the screenshots right away. You are NOT in trouble.
🔒 Your identity is completely private. Your username, URL, and account are never included in this report.
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Report Sent

Officers who handle this kind of case have received your report.

Your case ID:

SG-XXXXXXXX

Write this down and share it with a trusted adult.

Don't forget to also:
🚫 Block the person
📱 Screenshot the chat
👨‍👩‍👧 Tell a parent or trusted adult