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December 23, 2008 Tuesday
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Dec 23, 2008
Teens preyed upon online
By Tan Weizhen

LYDIA, 14, was just chatting with a 28-year-old stranger who saw her picture on networking website Friendster and told her she was 'hot'. Within 20 minutes, he offered her $500 for sex.

Afraid that he might find out where she lived, Lydia cut off the conversation and went offline.

Her experience was one of numerous stories that came from 50 teenagers between 11 and 19 who spoke to The Straits Times last week.

Read Tan Weizhen's full story in Wednesday's edition of The Straits Times.

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