The main danger of chatting online is that someone will want to find you in the real world without your permission. If you want to stay safe, dont chat about personal information. Never share financial information or agree to send someone money of any kind. Dating sites are notorious for fake profiles.

Is it dangerous to chat online?

No doubt, the Internet can be an extremely useful tool for young people. But instant messaging, chat rooms, emails and social networking sites can also bring trouble - from cyberbullying to more serious Internet dangers, including exposure to sexual predators.

Is it good to talk online?

Online chatting can boost the confidence and self-esteem of individuals who have heartaches or feel lonely. Although it should only be seen as a band-aid solution, chatting and flirting with strangers can give people a boost of confidence when it is most needed. Even a stranger can put a smile on someones face.

Can a text have a virus?

Can phones get viruses? The short answer: not really. So far, there havent been any viruses found for iOS, and the same largely goes for Android. Traditional viruses — normally defined as a damaging computer program that copies itself when it runs — havent yet been found for mobile devices.