- They can become targets of cyberbullying by peers and/or unknown users.
- Their reputation could be damaged and they might no longer be accepted among their friends.
- Removing digital content is very difficult and it is likely that such images will remain online forever.
- Their pictures might end up on pornographic websites.
- They can be extorted for money or sexual favours.
- They could attract the interest of peadophiles and criminals, who look for victims for sexual abuse and trafficking.
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