By Declan Harvey Newsbeat reporter

Individuals who utilize “hook-up” apps to generally meet for casual intercourse must be sure their partner is over the chronilogical age of permission, the National Crime Agency is warning.

It follows a rise that is reported how many teens phoning the NSPCC’s helpline with bad experiences after getting apps like Grindr.

One guy contacted by Newsbeat stated he previously been “groomed” with a 24-year-old after going online aged 13.

App designers state users must verify they truly are of appropriate age – over 17.

You can find a few free “hook-up” apps which reveal the pages of nearby users – including their photographs and sometimes their intimate choices. Continue reading “Warning to ‘sex app’ users to check on chronilogical age of consent”