Predator Stop
AI detection of grooming patterns in conversations
Important: This tool helps identify potential grooming language patterns for awareness and reporting purposes. It does not replace professional assessment. If a child is in immediate danger, call 999 (UK) or 911 (US).
Pattern Detection
Identifies secrecy language, exclusivity flattery, photo solicitation, and meetup requests in conversations.
Child-First Design
Built to protect children without creating fear. Results are clear for adults and actionable for reporting.
Private & Local
Scans are stored only in your browser. No data is sent to servers beyond the analysis request.
How it works
Scan
Paste any message or conversation extract. Our AI reads it in full, looking for language patterns, tonal shifts, and structural cues associated with grooming behaviour.
Detect
The model scores against a grooming pattern library covering trust exploitation, isolation tactics, boundary erosion, and coercive language — returning a threat level and named signals.
Alert
If patterns are detected, you get a clear breakdown of what was found and why it is concerning — with links to professional reporting routes and crisis support.
Message Scanner
Paste a message or conversation extract to scan for grooming patterns
Grooming Pattern Library
Educational descriptions of known grooming tactics — awareness is the first layer of protection
Emergency Contacts
CEOP (UK)
Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command
The UK's national policing command for child exploitation. If you believe a child is in immediate danger, call 999. For online concerns, report directly to CEOP.
NCMEC (US)
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
The US clearinghouse for reports of missing and exploited children. The CyberTipline accepts reports of online enticement, child sexual exploitation material, and grooming.
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