GroomingIs “GNOC” something to worry about? More Grooming terms
GNOC
Risk flag'Get Naked On Camera' — a direct request for a child to perform sexual acts or expose themselves on video.
How kids use it
Predators use this in DMs, video-chat apps, and encrypted messaging platforms to solicit child sexual abuse material.
Yes — take "GNOC" seriously. Terms in this category show up in contact between kids and people trying to exploit them. Seeing it in your kid's messages doesn't prove the worst, but it warrants a calm look at who they're talking to.
- Don’t confront in anger — ask who they’re talking to online, and look together.
- If an unknown adult is involved: screenshot everything, block, and report it to the platform — and to the NCMEC CyberTipline (CyberTipline.org) if anything sexual was requested or sent.
- Run a 30-second check on the apps involved Is it safe? checker →