13th January 2024

Please find information below about a potentially dangerous website/app.

Omegle/OmeTV is a website that pairs random strangers for live text or video chats. It first launched in 2009 and its slogan is “Talk to strangers!” There is an option for adult (18+) content and a section for people aged 13+ with parental permission. Anyone can use the site. Users simply go to Omegle.com or download the OmeTV App and then choose ‘Text’ or ‘Video’ chat and the page states how many users are currently online. Depending on the time of day this can be hundreds of thousands. Omegle markets itself as a great way to meet new friends however has been known to feature pornography and inappropriate content within chats, so it’s important parents are aware of the risks associated with the site.

A small number of students have been found to be using the site on their phones or iPads. Please can all parents and carers ensure students' devices are checked and monitored regularly to ensure they are safeguarded.