CICC warns of online grooming tactics, from love-bombing to blackmail

GMA Network - Oct 14, 2026

The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) on Wednesday warned that online grooming involves several stages of manipulation, including isolation, love-bombing and blackmail, which could lead to violence or suicide among young victims.

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