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[quote=Anonymous]Someone we know, a classmate of my child's, has been sending messages from a variety of accounts.

He's taunting him and trying to get information from my kid, because this kid knows my kid doesn't trust him. 
My child has blocked this child.

I have contacted the parents.  They are not supportive or committed to helping and see it as a "kids are like that" issue.

I contacted the parents of the kids from the other account. They are furious.

This kid has also pretended to be adults to ask for information.

I told the parents to make sure their kid does not contact my child online. They agreed.  The next day, it happened again.

We can tell it is the same person based on the topics and the tone.

I know catfishing is the term for romantic tricks. What about when it is for social reasons? Is it still illegal?

Since it is summer and not from school, does this become a legal matter?

I'd appreciate links to information or any kind of solidarity. I'm wearing thin. 
I found a great therapist for my kid when it started, so I'm in good hands there.

There are more details, but I don't want to "out" anyone.

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