The act of cyber grooming is a understated way in which the online predator very tactfully befriends a child to make them fall into their trap. The parents need to clearly understand the serious implications it can have and take appropriation caution to warn the child about safety measures.

• Be very cautious when interacting with unknown people online, confirm the identity of the person through your friends circle.
• If an online contact is being too good to you, claiming to share same interests, likes & dislikes and shows interest in meeting your personally, it is a warning sign.
• Never agree to personally meet a stranger who has befriended you online.
• In case you experience something uncomfortable, immediately cutoff all contacts with this person, inform your parents.
• You can contact the social media administrators ( Facebook, twitter etc.,) and report to them regarding the same for appropriate action. Social Media Help Centre  URLs:https://www.facebook.com/help/; https://help.twitter.com/en;https://help.instagram.com/
• Contact the helpline number 1098, provided by Ministry of Women and Child Development.
• Do not suffer in silence know that you are not alone, take help of friends or parents and initiate action