The internet is full of online predators and human traffickers. Therefore, law enforcement officers around the country are reminding parents about potentially dangerous apps their kids could have access to. MeetMe: A dating social media app that connects people based on location. Users are encouraged to meet in person. WhatsApp: A messaging app that allows texts, video calls, photo sharing and voicemails with users worldwide.
Bumble: Similar to Tinder, but requires women to make the first contact. Law enforcement says kids and teens can create fake accounts and falsify their age. Me: A live-streaming app that uses geolocation to share videos.
TikTok: A new app popular with kids lets users create and share short videos. Snapchat: One of the most popular social media apps in the world, Snapchat lets users take and share photos and videos.
The app also lets people see your location. Law enforcement said users have seen racial slurs and explicit content. Skout: A location-based dating app that is supposed to prohibit people under 17 from sharing private photos. However, police say kids can easily create an account with a different age. Badoo: A dating and social media app where users can chat and share photos and videos based on location.
Kik: Police say kids can bypass traditional text messaging features using this app. Whisper: An anonymous social network that lets users share secrets with strangers. Hot or Not: The app lets users rate profiles, check out people in their area and chat with strangers.
