GroomingIs “WYCM” something to worry about? More Grooming terms
WYCM
Risk flag'Will You Call Me' — a transition signal requesting a child move from text or chat to voice/video call for more direct control.
How kids use it
Grooming progression tactic used on Discord, WhatsApp, Snap, and gaming voice platforms.
Yes — take "WYCM" 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 →