 Welcome to Digital Stories. Digital Stories is a special collaboration between West Sussex County Council and Get Safe Online. And it's all about trust and respect online. So we're going to hear about four really interesting characters. We're going to hear about Jeff and Layla and their child, Sonny. And last of all, Nanny Soup. The story I'm about to share is called Stranger Danger 2.0. The mysterious online friend. Layla is worried when she sees Sonny playing with an unknown friend online. Can Jeff reassure Layla that Sonny's friend is who they say they are? Sometimes there's nothing quite as much fun as playing games online, especially when it's against other people. Layla is talking to Sonny who's playing on the family laptop. What are you up to, Puppet? Is it the game you normally play? Yes, Mummy. Just the same game. Layla looks over Sonny's shoulder and notices something. Oh, is that a new friend I can see? One of your school friends, maybe. But I don't think I recognize the name. Remember, you only had friends who we've all met before in person. It's OK. You wouldn't know her. She's new at my school. Layla has some doubts. OK, and what about your other friends? Are they playing too? No, they're probably doing other stuff, Sonny says. Layla talks to Jeff about her concerns. I'm worried that Sonny is playing a game with someone new who isn't one of her friends. When you can't see who you're playing with or chatting to, they could be anybody. How do we know Sonny isn't talking to a stranger pretending to be her new friend from school? You're right. It is very easy to pretend to be someone else online. Did she say what her new friend's name is? Yes, she's called Asha. Jeff's look of concern changes to a smile. Sonny introduced me to her when I dropped her off at school yesterday. She started halfway through the term. We should invite Asha and her parents out to the park this weekend. Layla let out a sigh of relief. Phew, thank goodness she's real. Sonny's so good that Sonny has made a new friend. When you're a child, you tend to trust other people, especially your friends. It's easy to trust them, even the ones you make online. But not everybody is who they seem. Always tell your grown up or an adult you trust if a friend is making you feel upset or uncomfortable. What a fantastic story about keeping safe online. And remember, you can find more information about keeping safe online at getsafeonline.org or westsussex.gov.uk, staying safe online.