How to Avoid Sexting on Snapchat

Don't add inappropriate usernames., If you do get a sext, close it immediately and wait for it to time out. , Never reply to the sexter., Report the sext., Inform your parents and local law enforcement if needed.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Don't add inappropriate usernames.

    Prevention's the best policy where sexting is concerned.

    Don't add usernames that sound sexual or otherwise inappropriate, and if you hear from someone about a user who tends to sext, keep the memo in mind. ,, This will likely encourage them to send more sexts, and one is bad enough.

    No matter how well you know this person, don't reply with a sext of your own or with any other reply., If you can, take a screenshot of the offending snap., If the person continues sending you inappropriate messages, presses you to offer some of your own, or otherwise harasses you, that's when you need to tell the police.
  2. Step 2: If you do get a sext

  3. Step 3: close it immediately and wait for it to time out.

  4. Step 4: Never reply to the sexter.

  5. Step 5: Report the sext.

  6. Step 6: Inform your parents and local law enforcement if needed.

Detailed Guide

Prevention's the best policy where sexting is concerned.

Don't add usernames that sound sexual or otherwise inappropriate, and if you hear from someone about a user who tends to sext, keep the memo in mind. ,, This will likely encourage them to send more sexts, and one is bad enough.

No matter how well you know this person, don't reply with a sext of your own or with any other reply., If you can, take a screenshot of the offending snap., If the person continues sending you inappropriate messages, presses you to offer some of your own, or otherwise harasses you, that's when you need to tell the police.

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