Editing Child grooming (section)

== On the Internet ==
Child grooming can also occur via social sites. Online grooming of minors is most prevalent within the 13–17 age group (99% of cases), but also particularly 13–14 (48%), with the majority of the targets being girls, and most victimization occurs with mobile-phone support. The risk is increased considerably for those who tend to [[W:Attention seeking|seek attention]].

Pedophiles and predators use online grooming to carry out cybersex trafficking crimes.<ref>https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-09-07/predators-using-internet-to-direct-live-online-sex-abuse/7819150</ref><ref>https://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-trafficking-crime/former-uk-army-officer-jailed-for-online-child-sex-abuse-idUSKCN1SS2BO</ref><ref>https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/cheap-tech-widespread-internet-access-fuel-rise-cybersex-trafficking-n886886</ref> After the pedophile gains the trust from a local cybersex trafficker, often a parent or neighbor of the victim, the online sexual exploitation will take place.<ref name=":0" />