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Here are four popular but potentially risky
apps parents should watch out for.

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No. 1: Bigo Live

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Similar to Twitch and YouTube, this app 
lets teens stream live video of themselves

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for others to see and comment on in real time.

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The red flag?

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Bigo has a lot of mature content, including
sexy talk and clothing, and users' comments

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are often predatory or explicit.

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No. 2: Yolo: Q&A

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This Snapchat add-on lets users ask anonymous
questions and get responses from other random users.

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Tweens and teens like the freedom to
be "honest" online, but parents should know

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that anonymous feedback services are often
a recipe for bullying, trolling, and hurt feelings.

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No. 3: Holla

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This app is all about connecting
with strangers via voice and video.

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And all it takes is a phone number or Facebook account.

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The problem?

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While Holla supposedly bans lewd content and violence,

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once paired you're instantly on camera with a total stranger, with no control of what they might be up to.

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And No. 4: IMVU

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Using the website or the app,
users interact through elaborate 3D avatars.

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The main concern for teens?

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Virtual sex and user privacy.

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The avatars sport highly stereotypical body
types with big muscles or breasts,

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and many of the outfits are skimpy.

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