Don’t Let Anyone Use You – Stay Away from Criminal Offers

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23. May 2025 - 10:54

Have you ever felt like you want to earn some extra money quickly? Sometimes it seems like someone is offering an easy way – delivering something, sending a photo, or doing a “small favor.”
But what’s really behind these offers?

Criminals know how to make their offers sound attractive, safe, and like a fast way to make money. But often, that’s just the surface. Underneath, there’s danger – and you might get pulled into illegal activities that could seriously harm your future.

🧐Some examples to watch out for:

🏋️ “Easy job – just deliver this package”

You’re promised good money for taking a suspicious package from point A to point B. They don’t tell you what’s inside – but it could be something illegal like drugs, weapons, or stolen items. If you get caught, you’re the one who’s held responsible, not the person who gave you the job.

📸 "Send a picture and get paid

Someone might offer you money for sending a picture of yourself in your underwear or naked. At first, it may seem like you’re in control – but later they can threaten you with those photos and pressure you into doing things you don’t want to do.

🚬 "Sell some stuff and earn money"

Young people are told that selling drugs is normal and that minors don’t get in serious trouble. But the truth is: you could get into trouble with the police or end up addicted yourself and face serious problems.

☝️Remember this:

The people offering you these “jobs” don’t care about you.
They just want to use you for their own gain. You could end up dealing with police, courts – or worse. You could also end up in dangerous situations.
Getting involved in crime usually starts small – like an innocent-looking message.

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🛡️How to protect yourself:

If someone makes you a shady offer – like asking you to deliver a package for money or send a personal photo – stop and ask yourself: Why does this sound too easy? Talk to a trusted adult – a parent, teacher, youth worker, or someone at the children’s helpline.

If you’ve already done something like this and you’re scared of what might happen, don’t stay silent. You can still get help – the sooner you talk, the more we can do to support you.

If someone is threatening you or trying to make you do something you don’t want to – using fear, violence, or shame – it’s very important to tell someone. You are not alone. You can report crimes anonymously to the police or contact the children’s helpline, where we will listen and help you.

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This article was created in collaboration with the Human Trafficking team of the Victim Support and Prevention Services Department at the Social Insurance Board. Learn more about their work on the Social Insurance Board website and follow them on Facebook!