Abstract
The advent of technology inherently creates problems as much as it lends efficiency, and unfortunately, the internet plays a pivotal role in a few of the major problems it has created. Current research reveals possible connections between social networking websites and increased likelihood of interpersonal victimization. The following is an analysis of 288 students who completed a survey measuring their use of internet communication services and engagement with unknown persons. Analyses showed that a large portion of students place themselves at high risk for a suitable target and lack of guardianship. Variations were found measuring the variable for motivated offender. Few subject responses indicated students engage with unknown persons whether or not they feel safe, but an overwhelming majority of the students do not feel safe engaging with strangers.