General Article 4 Risks of online gaming

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But there are some risks.

Being aware of these will help you stay safe online and ensure you know when it’s time to switch off.

Not everyone will be nice

Unfortunately, not everyone playing the game will be nice. Some gamers may say nasty or horrible things to you when you’re playing, or may bully other players. Anyone can join the game, so you could be playing against someone you know or against a complete stranger (who might be a lot older than you).

Some gamers might not be who they say th...

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