Emma’s daughter posted “6 days until I turn 12!” on TikTok. Three days later, a stranger messaged her directly. “Happy early birthday! I saw you’re turning 12 on the 23rd. What school do you go to? I’d love to send you a gift.” He knew her exact birthday. He knew her age. He was fishing

Emma’s 10-year-old son came to her crying at 11 PM on a Tuesday. Through tears, he told her about “Jake,” someone he’d been chatting with in Roblox for three weeks. Jake said he was 12. Jake asked for photos. Jake wanted to know which school he went to. Emma’s hands went cold. She didn’t know