Kirov teenagers were explained how to save themselves from internet recruiters.

      The Investigative Committee of Russia for the Kirov Region states: cases of involving minors in illegal activities through the internet have increased. Recruiters operate through fake pages on social networks, gaming chats, and messengers, targeting teenagers as victims. The scheme is well-established — the child is promised quick earnings without hassle, and then given tasks: from photographing infrastructure objects to arson or delivering certain items.

      The main danger, according to investigators, is that young people rarely realize the legal consequences of their actions. Meanwhile, such assignments can fall under articles on terrorism, extremism, and sabotage, with penalties being among the harshest in the Criminal Code.

      The agency listed what should categorically not be done: agreeing to dubious tasks from strangers, forwarding suspicious links or messages, spreading calls for violence and extremist instructions. If an offer has already been received — the algorithm is simple and clear: refuse, end communication, save screenshots, block the sender, and immediately inform parents, teachers, or the police about what happened.

      The Investigative Committee emphasizes: timely seeking help is not a sign of weakness, but a conscious position that can prevent tragedy and protect dozens of people.

      Parents, in turn, are advised not to leave their children's virtual lives unchecked, to talk to them more often about the risks posed by the internet, and to closely monitor their child's social circle online.