CEOP alert: Little Gossip website

We have recently received a number of emails and reports regarding the website Little Gossip.  (JD - now blocked using PCE)

CEOP are familiar with this site and believe that it is often used as a platform for cyberbullying and the posting of harmful content by users.

We are currently making contact with those parties who run the website and the host company to question the premise and safeguards on the site and to advise them on how to better protect their users.  We are hoping that Little Gossip will respond positively and work constructively with CEOP.  

In the meantime, we recommend that young people refrain from using this website as they are likely to witness harmful content or experience cyberbullying. 

We would also ask that if professionals witness any of the above behaviour that they forward this to CEOP so that we can gather for intelligence purposes.  As ever, if anyone feels a crime may have been committed they can inform their local police. 

If you are aware of a young person who has been bullied on Little Gossip, we encourage them to see advice and support at: http://www.cybermentors.org.uk    www.cybermentors.org.uk

If you have any further questions or issues regarding this report or any other incidents, please contact us.

Kind Regards,

The Referrals Team

CEOP