Author: BRAVE Project Team
Illustrations: StoryJumper & Project Team

Emma was a 13-year-old student. She liked taking photos and sharing them online.

One day, she got a new friend request. The profile name was Lily Green.

Lily looked friendly. She had many photos and many followers.

Emma accepted the request.

Lily started sending messages every day.

"Hi Emma! I love your photos."

"You are very talented!"

Emma felt happy. She enjoyed talking to Lily.

After a few days, they became online friends.

One evening, Lily asked some questions.

"Which school do you go to?"

"What time do your classes finish?"

"Do you walk home alone?"

Emma felt a little uncomfortable.

Why did Lily want to know these things?

The next day, Lily sent another message.

"Can you send me a private photo? Don't tell anyone."

Emma was surprised.

Real friends do not ask for secrets.

She remembered what her teacher said about online safety.

Emma decided to talk to her best friend, Mia.

She showed the messages.

Mia said, "This looks strange. Maybe it is a fake profile."

Emma agreed.

They decided not to send any photos.

Emma looked at Lily's profile carefully.

Many photos looked copied.

There were no family photos.

There were no school friends.

Some information did not make sense.

Emma started to think the profile was fake.