Amanda's Story - Internet Safety Video

Testimony from a victim of assault from an online predator... This is Amanda, and this is her story.

[@arab_wahash2183]

all the dislikes are child predators

[@smolbean7771]

kat msp yup

[@elizz1866]

What's your msp?

[@evytp7200]

And ur a little 7 yr old Girl Grow Up!

[@TheMalharesCoven]

Cuz they know it's the truth so...

[@kawaiipineapple6051]

kat msp lol yeah

[@laineyangeles9342]

I blame the school! They should have made that school website private and stuff.

[@cochiefemeralds3616]

Now that I think of it, I agree with you

[@tfahuert]

I agree

[@MrNathan1122]

What if an online predator meets another online predator and they meat and it's just like🤦‍♀️

[@markymark443]

"wtf you look way older than 12" "you too O_O"

[@just_meliah]

@@markymark443 I’m dead😂😂

[@Conannnn-e9p]

Lmao

[@TheGamingG810]

Plot twist: There was a third undercover cop spying on them and they got arrested and sentenced to 3 years😊

[@ashlynsullivan4974]

I'm so glad you're staying strong all these years and have been able to turn your traumatic experience for good to send this message to all the children and parents out there, Amanda. I can only imagine how difficult it must be to stay strong in that situation, but you're doing it and it is so inspirational. Thank you for your testimony. And every PoS that would do something like this to an innocent child deserves to be locked up with the key thrown away. There's absolutely not an ounce of humanity in them.

[@sapan_sedhai]

im really sorry about what happened to you and thank you trying to help teenagers like me who could be a victim may god bless you

[@lmaooo1037]

This sort of happened to me. This guy kept talking to me and starting asking creepy questions like where do you live and what's your full name and what's your password! Of course I didn't answer I was too scared. I showed my mum and she called the police. The police tracked him down and I never got a message from him ever again.

[@wooohwuuuh660]

LMAOOO LOL NOOB! XD why didn’t you just blocked him! Gonna cry to mummy

[@frenchtoast1953]

Alexandra Daraktsi that’s rude, if you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all. I bet you are the noob here.

[@lemon-vy3mj]

@@wooohwuuuh660 it’s good that they did tell their mom who knows the creep would have just done it to some other person and they might not know and have something bad happen to them :/

[@lomahill1]

I receive messages like that to they pretend to be someone that they probably aren't. The first thing they started asking is in what country I am also my email and my phone number.

[@James-p9o7i]

@@wooohwuuuh660oh my god bruh she was in the right to tell her mom about that

[@huckjacks9595]

This ain't internet safety this is life safety

[@Thecheshirecatssmile]

Your story has inspired my daughter to deleted games that enable her to talk to strangers. Thank you Amanda!

[@gamerboy-zt6wf]

thank you for inspiring me too get off the internet every once in awhile

[@perceblue3976]

In the early days of the internet when my daughter was still a child, about 1998, I allowed her access to my computer, a PC with windows 98. From the very beginning I educated her about the dangers involved and online predictors and told my daughter if anyone contacts her I want to know about it. I also kept my eye on everything she done on there and every night checked her history. Many parents don`t bother to watch their kids online activities because while they are online they are keeping themselves occupied and the parents have no need to interact with them, in other words lazy parents. It is the parents responsibility to ensure their children`s online safety and that`s not difficult to do, as I have explained.

[@sapan_sedhai]

im really sorry that you had to go thorough that as a teenager im a teen myself and had made me realise that i shouldnt random people thank you and may god bless you

[@smallie3728]

Not all online people are predators I met my online. Best friends and it was amazing and they are my age they clearly didn’t lie, but tbh ur right I was catfished many times too, I’d never meet anyone unless I FaceTime and call them to make sure they’re real

[@xurmio532]

Smallie :3 I've met someone called Max, we've been talking for ages and he's clearly not a predator (I've face timed him) ^~^ not everyone online is bad tbh

[@jessecancelmo7635]

That is a good point. Not every person you meet online is dangerous. It depends on how he/she respects your boundaries and what kinds of information he/she asks from you.

[@lozz1694]

Exactly!!!

[@macadoodle1237]

I think if you call them a lot, that might prove something. I have 2 internet friends that ive known for 3 years and we've all shown our faces, and I know they're legit

[@veronicarose463]

she has never agreed to meet anyone, he subtly found out enough information about her (which isn't very hard) from a few conversations and stalked her. Not all people online are predators, but the point is you never know who is a predator until it's too late.

[@lindsaynelson3037]

Prayers for you Amanda...

[@TotallyShiny]

What the problem is with most of these is it's telling you not to make friends on the internet, You can make good friends over the internet just be careful on who you talk to and how much information you tell them

[@insertunfunnyusernamehere1751]

Shinynation someone's triggered

[@TotallyShiny]

Confusedd Apricot How does that make me triggered?

[@insertunfunnyusernamehere1751]

Mariel Learn how to spell before you argue then I'll come back with an answer.

[@juniperslowed]

the message is don't fucking tell people so much about your personal life ESPECIALLY where you go to do things like for soccer practise don't tell them where it is or where you go to cheer practise or don't tell them your school colours or things that can be used to find out where you are..

[@TotallyShiny]

Yeah no shit, that's common knowledge

[@milicamickovic5079]

Your so strong Amanda!!!

[@alessandratesta3068]

I am deeply sorry for what you've lived, Amanda, but glad you are alive and now doing whatever you can to prevent other children to suffer the same. I do support your work! Just subscribed. God bless you even more.

[@nickmiller398]

I'm so sorry what happened to this young lady, it breaks my heart.

[@kojisune]

No more roblox for Amanda.

[@luvr.]

Oml lmao

[@vale_q1021]

lol yep

[@BrownAA100]

🤣

[@quizzed4585]

Lol

[@dwagscruz5586]

Roblox I love roblox

[@brendonuriesforehead8317]

i once gave this random stranger i met on a game my email on musically so we can facetime. We can use emails to text btw. I didnt know her and i gave her my email and we facetimed and she isnt a predator. She is very sweet and trusting. She not EVERYONE is a predator.

[@reibyouthefirst4662]

internet friends > irl friends tbh

[@Minecrafter6818]

Brendon Urie's Forehead because everyone is not who you think because a long long time ago I had this friend and I invited him to my party on my Xbox and asks what date of birth am I and when’s my birthday and he gone to kick boxing (which I don’t go to now) and when it was the end HE STOLE MY ALEX AND STEVE and he said “I don’t steal” me well shut up because you are getting unfriended and still now he’s texting me can you add me back BUT I BLOCKED HIM I GONNA BLOCK HIM ON EVERY DEVICE I HAVE also he has a KZbin channel which I unsubscribed to him XD

[@stupidhoe7684]

honestly, one of my best friends is on the internet but i’ve facetimed with him and i trust him

[@sockmonkeey1899]

You just have to be safe. Most people just want friends 💞

[@EvilEri11]

That was stupid

[@kendragaming3500]

I'm not a victim I don't tell my number,adress or personal information

[@colbruh]

This video is so powerful, I'm holding back tears

[@donniewiseman8850]

Just saw the video on KZbin TV and I am so sorry that you had to go through that. This type of stuff happens more than what anyone could ever imagine.

[@monikasitarz2543]

Thank you for sharing. LOVE to you🔆

[@shelleygreene6211]

Courageous young lady - thank you for sharing, hopefully young people who watch, will learn!

[@asmabilal999]

My School loves your Vids!

[@jasmintheartist9710]

Sister of Samuel jesus shut the fu** up

[@maggierose7511]

Asma Bilal dame with mine

[@emilyrobertson1068]

Sister of Samuel Oh my goodness why don't you leave her Alone!!

[@chloec4992]

@@jasmintheartist9710 pahaha

[@lozz1694]

Not everyone online is a child predator, yes there are some. But on the Internet I’ve made friends I wouldn’t have made without it you find some of the best people you’ve ever met. Just remember that

[@sockmonkeey1899]

Exactly!

[@verarivadeneira5275]

Well… the majority of them are Pre da tors

[@mmbuifamily130]

Thank you Amanda for sharing this

[@baedex]

Was that ment to make me cry

[@Sophie-kq4os]

mad-foxy Meant*

[@teflon8398]

towtruckz lmao I never knew KZbin had spellcheckers it was an accident chill 😂

[@dwagscruz5586]

Maybe

[@thecrybabyboyinabandandmay5903]

This so sad :( btw, did you know Instagram and facebook, is where all this mostly happens

[@gt.homepc9810]

Thanks for the video. A family member is being stalked, it seems...

[@RobynCowhie]

I feel so bad for you that you have to go through that 😢😢😢

[@scruffymchaggis8828]

Seems so propaganda media,like the police & your mother knew where he was going to drop you off after he did all this to you?

[@frenchdinosaurs3726]

Scruffy McHaggis If you listen to how she's reading it, so monotone, and she's clearly looking at something, it's clearly scripted as well. And yes, that part was unrealistic.

[@jessecancelmo7635]

The guy probably dropped her off somewhere near her house. The case did occur (in 2000) - there are records of exactly how she was discovered in police reports.

[@tatumgreenough7739]

FrenchDinosaurs This is an actor reading a testimony of a real woman. She sounds monotone because all she's doing is looking at a piece of paper of camera. This is a true story, that's just not the woman it happened to.

[@mayaandsophiaful]

Thank you for this video!😊

[@joeybrooks4353]

I never chatted with Strangers on the internet when I was 13 years. Also when I was 16 I had a MySpace and had to be careful what I posted then when I had Facebook when I was 17 years old. I permanently deleted my Facebook just of last year. Because there are weirdos on Facebook to. I try my best to very careful who I talk to on Instagram and what I say to. That’s why never meet strangers you met in chat rooms.

[@joeybrooks4353]

@Friskies Catfood what I do now if I get a follow request on Instagram I just delete it and don’t respond at all.

[@hi-wv6nd]

6 min long ad

[@amandasaldivar5856]

Itz Nemzieie ARMY!!

[@ambermetcalf131]

erm it’s telling you a story which happens to millions , this might just make you double think

[@lvely8290]

I know

[@EvilEri11]

And I gotta watch it for school. Big waste of time

[@lvely8290]

How does this pop up in “recommended” section

[@bigguy5667]

4:49 hold up Accent change

[@texherrell1821]

God bless and keep you and yours always Amanda.

[@bert4541]

Predators before: Want Some candy? Predators now: I got free wifi

[@TheRjb2010]

If you are ever in this situation, ask them to write their name on a piece of paper and have them take a photo of them holding that piece of paper.

[@jamesjones3283]

I feel so sorry for you💓💕💖

[@trinitylivingston1286]

Such an eye opener on something that I already know. Besides you can talk to them online, just don't reveal alot of info about yourself and be careful.

[@QuertyQw33n]

if somebody who claims to be a teenager is asking you questions like what is your school name, number, and or colors on a website that is meant for your school only, that might be a flag raiser.

[@baedex]

I'm a Facebook person and ye you guys have just commented to a complete stranger so get your facts right

[@xxrainygirlxx5311]

HI

[@Durgadevi60345]

I blame the school. The school should have had measures in place in order to protect girls. I feel so proud of Amanda for showing strength and bravely speaking for other girls. Thankyou Amanda for this video 🙏. God bless u.

[@jenniferbarnwell6592]

Hope Amanda’s story save this from happening to any other girl

[@natalieleonard5876]

Thank God you lived. Not many do

[@questiongd]

Such a powerful story ❤️

[@xxflamergamerxx4097]

I only tell true friends my personal stuff and to be my true friends you have to know me for 3 years

[@zlexkr]

I was taught stranger danger and online predators I know when someone idk texts me like "Hey." And I said "Hey." Because it was a game "Your cute fyi." Thats what he said I said "Ok thx. Leave me alone." I WILL NEVER TALK TO STRANGERS HELL NAH

[@rylee9827]

I wanna know if they acted the whole practice scenes and if the abducted scene for an example I think it was

[@theofficialwatermelon8583]

rYou can NEVER *be* too *careful on the internet*

[@frostythewinterwolf6034]

who else finds it weird how these weird internet safety vids are posted ON THE INTERNET

[@ameliadrendel7410]

I really admire this video thank you so much

[@julissasailormercury6738]

Wow im learning more about internet safety online ;-;

[@simichahal3528]

You know how your parents say never open the door when your home alone don’t even peek? Well never do something online when your not going to do it offline. when your saying hi to someone your opening that locked door even if your saying i don’t want to talk or leave me alone or bye your still peeking through that door. Make sure you know what your doing. Amanda really got lucky.

[@phantomvampyressshadowkiss4690]

This is a wonderful thing for kids.

[@nadiat.7002]

I’m watch this so I know what NOT to do.

[@sabrinabrown2570]

The thing is why do they answer them if they don't know them

[@ursulasmith6402]

stay off the internet, especially with dating, looking for friends etc.

[@sydneeorsomething8634]

Ursula Smith but hi guess where you are

[@mariamuzaffar237]

So Amanda and her parents were babysitting after that parents found out she was kidnapped when going home and she rescued Amanda!

[@billypersistent6127]

I suppose that I'm just a terrible person, but why was she giving this suspicious stranger in an open chat room her location? He had no proof that he was associated to her school at all OR that he was 14.

[@silentshadow2957]

She didn't give out her address. They told that story about the school colors, and he probably drove around until he figured it out on his own. If you know a person's town, state, and the colors their school uses, it isn't impossible to find them. Then he had to lock down the target, follow her around a bit to learn her address and routine, and all of that stuff. She did not give him her address. He found it.

[@billypersistent6127]

Silent Shadow, I didn't say address, I said location. In my opinion, talking to someone in a public chatroom with the name of your school in it about your schedule is pretty unwise.

[@silentshadow2957]

Billy, other people were saying address. Including the guy right below your first comment. It blended together at the time of me saying all that. I get it, it's probably not smart to reveal information like that, but she was young and people learn through experience or exposure. How was she to know that he wasn't really who he said he was and that he was going to stalk/kidnap her? It's because of stories like this that we've learned to not be so trusting with the details of our lives. We aren't born with the knowledge of, "This person may harm me," or "I shouldn't tell him this, because then he'll do this." We learn by watching videos like this, hearing about it, or experiencing it ourselves. She set the example for others; nobody was there to teach her any of it. It isn't her fault for not knowing. That's mainly a response to all of the harsh, inconsiderate folks below...

[@pikachu8626]

She was young, and probably didn’t think anything about it. That’s what they make you do, try and gain your trust so they can get you to answer their questions with thinking about the consequences.

[@bendoverman5159]

Itz Liz she was 13 not 8. If you don't know general safety by that age its natural selection

[@lucylynnloud1159]

Your story inspired me and I learned how to be safe online because you never know who’s pretending you a celebrity singer etc

[@gort9020]

I’ve met my internet friend twice.

[@Erika-od9jt]

aranza mendez im jealous

[@bluesea5534]

Brave girl ❤️🙏

[@sarahkorver2439]

You never give out ANY personal details, school, home address, were you hangout.. especially when you don't know that person you never met!! So sorry what happened to the poor girl x

[@dwagscruz5586]

Bro that's scary

[@paigealexandra587]

How did her mom and the cops know where to go and where she was?

[@rossp1143]

I have had close calls before, one where I was on Pokémon Showdown and someone asked for my location. I claimed to live in a Pokémon region, Johto. I was lucky enough to have the person not repeat the question.

[@lidijatua4542]

it wasn't her fault(or was it?)BUT YOU REALLY NEED TO BEE MORE CAREFUL no joke...

[@markymark443]

Kids are naive, I think it's usually the parents' fault for not being cautious and protective of their kids as they're supposed to be. The parents should know the dangers and keep some sort of tabs on their kids' online activity (for example I'd never let my 10-year-old kid on social media because it's dangerous and why the hell would a 10-year-old even need social media in the first place?)

[@markymark443]

If I ever have kids I'll make sure they see these videos before I let them use the internet so they know the dangers of the internet.

[@shinobuss2620]

It's kind of silly to talk to a person from online. Don't worry you're not alone

[@lkjhb1]

When your a Linux user chatting inline is part of your culture

[@koolerkid3522]

It was actually your fault because you answered to a stranger

[@bigguy5667]

1:36 WAIT DOES THAT SAY.... 8th bible I DIDNT EVEN KNOW THERE WAS A SEQUEL BUT WOW 8 BIBLES?

[@smolbean7771]

Oh wow

[@ВалерияИльинова-и9с]

Есть тут русские? объясните что происходит что с ней

[@tamlamoore7962]

Tell somebody..TRIBAL LAW

[@enchantedyoutuber1963]

You didn't deserve that. :(

[@keiraspitzer2848]

I am crying

[@marshmellow9281]

Damn you Boy Scouts.

[@Minecrafter6818]

Did you know the police in my place made a system called Gofish (go find internet safety help) and some schools are doing it even my school and I a cyber ambassador and my friend is so be aware guys (or kids)

[@safeguarde5022]

This just shows how careful kids and teens need to be when chatting with others online.

[@virtualninja5604]

can some one summarize this plz?

[@MN_-tc1ug]

In my family, we say"If someone kidnaps you, beat the shit out of them."

[@Mr-fu7zd]

Why was this in my recommend

[@galaxygamer5450]

I'm scared for my brother he has a knew friend on his Xbox I keep an eye on him just incase 😓

[@bendoverman5159]

Galaxy gamer i wouldn't be, as gaming is safer than social media because its harder to play a game than set up a fake online profile on a social media site

[@username19131]

nice video!

[@Johan-st4rv]

I think I have seen her on xhamster

[@luvr.]

Nice phone 😂

[@wwb16]

where's chris hansen when you need him?

[@xrivw]

She sounds 10 but looks 20

[@HS-xz6tj]

My KWL chart: I Know that people are disgusting I Learned that people are disgusting. I Want to know why people are disgusting.

[@biglasagna4693]

why the fuck am i here

[@videogamesandsidepursuitof4880]

Internet Safety should be classified by a company besides Microsoft. It should be regulated by Muslims and Christians.

[@bendoverman5159]

Victor Tay ah yes Muslims who marry underage girls. The only way to be safe on the internet is for you to take measures to stay safe, if one company made an anti-virus software and it was the only anti-virus software available, then virus makers would find a way to hide the virus from that software. Just like predators would find away around one companies systems that are put in place to protect people from them.

[@thedinkster684]

This was made before common sense was invented?

[@thesquad7280]

i watch this in school

[@rhiannadwyer5103]

That’s sad

[@drsyedabukhari3769]

Blame game not okay 🤣👍 solutions are govt needed who stop them pedophiles

[@gavinfani472]

StY off internet

[@Cyclist2012]

i was so scared