The text discusses the allure of Snapchat for teenagers, highlighting its photo-messaging nature, temporary messages, playful filters, and the pressure to maintain streaks and stories. It warns about the risks associated with the platform, such as data collection, potential exposure to malware, spam, and viruses, inappropriate messages, identity theft, and privacy concerns due to screenshots and unauthorized sharing. The article emphasizes the importance of being cautious, truthful about age, selective about friends, setting privacy settings, and involving parents to ensure a safe Snapchat experience

Snapchat has fun features but also involves risks for teens