Leaked Teen Snap: Snapchat Is Being Used to Share Nude Photos and Recruit Predators

Teen Snapchat Users Share Nude Photos and Recruit Predators –

Snapchat attempts to prevent abuse by disallowing you from uploading nude photos, yet has still been used for such purposes in the past. One such instance occurred in Pearland, Texas, when a stalking suspect discovered his victim’s address through watching her Live Location feature on Snapchat. She managed to seek police assistance before her life became irreparably altered but this serves as a stark reminder that even well-intended social media features may lead to unexpectedly devastating outcomes.

Snapchat can also foster an inaccurate view of relationships. With its streak system encouraging a focus on “getting more Snapstreaks” rather than on developing real, lasting friendships, Snapchat may lead users to develop an unrealistic concept of how relationships work in reality.

Snapchat has also been used to sell dangerous drugs like fentanyl, an opioid 50 times stronger than heroin that has resulted in record drug overdoses across the U.S. Snapchat has come under criticism for failing to adequately protect children from inappropriate content, but since then has implemented parental controls and filters.