TANGO
TANGO
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MINIMUM AGE: 18+
WHAT IS IT? Social live streaming community - "Go Live & Make Friends on Live Video Chat". Tango is a social 'live' community app with over 400 million people around the world! "On Tango everyone is always live and only live!" WHAT WE SAY: Use with extreme caution. Not suitable for teens. 🔞 Exposure to Inappropriate Content Tango streams often include provocative performances, mature discussions, and sexually suggestive interactions, even on publicly visible channels. The platform lacks consistent content filtering, and users may come across explicit or borderline content without warning — especially in trending or top-rated streams. 🔐 Privacy Concerns Tango collects a wide range of user data, including location information, camera and microphone access, streamed video content, messaging activity and in-app purchases and usage patterns. This data is tied to monetisation systems and could be exposed if accounts are compromised. Private messages and video chats are also vulnerable to misuse or capture. 📱 Predatory Behaviour & Exploitation Risks Because Tango supports direct video calls and chat, it can be misused by predators or scammers. Some users offer money or virtual gifts in exchange for explicit behavior, which makes the platform particularly risky for underage users or vulnerable individuals. Tango's tipping system creates a dynamic where users may feel pressured to act in ways they normally wouldn’t. 🚨 Sexual or Adult Content Although Tango has rules against sexually explicit material, adult content is prevalent across the app. Many livestreams involve suggestive dancing, provocative outfits, and flirtatious behaviour, often aimed at gaining more viewers or earning tips. Profile photos and stream titles are often sexualised, and users may send private invitations for more explicit one-on-one video chats. 🧑💻 Scams, Sextortion & Fake Profiles Tango has a high number of fake accounts, bots, and users looking to scam or exploit others. Young or inexperienced users may fall victim to social engineering tactics or financial manipulation. 🧠 Mental Health & Addiction Concerns Like other livestreaming platforms, Tango encourages a focus on popularity, performance, and monetisation — which can lead to obsession with views, tips, and approval. Users may feel anxious or pressured to keep streaming, behave provocatively, or meet fan expectations, all of which can have negative effects on self-esteem and emotional wellbeing. ⚠️ Age Verification Although Tango is meant for adults, age verification is minimal, and underage users can often register with fake birthdates. There's no reliable system to prevent minors from accessing adult content or engaging with strangers on the platform. 📍 Location-Based Recommendations Tango can use your device’s approximate location to show nearby streams or users. While it doesn’t broadcast your exact GPS location to others, it still increases the risk of being identified or contacted by someone in your area, particularly during livestreams or one-on-one chats. BOTTOM LINE: Tango is not safe for teens or unsupervised users. Its mix of live video, tipping systems, adult-themed content, and weak content moderation makes it a platform with high risk of sexual exploitation, privacy invasion, and emotional harm. It should be monitored, restricted, or blocked on devices used by minors. |
🛡️SAFETY TIPS:
📲Understand the app: Familiarise yourself with Tango's features and how they work. Knowing how the app works will help you guide your child effectively. 👨👧Parental supervision: Check their interactions and adjust privacy settings accordingly. Try to stay up-to-date on Internet trends and best practices. 📢Underage Accounts: Tango might have an age restriction but it lacks a proper age verification process. Therefore, there’s little stopping users from faking their dates of birth or creating bogus profiles and targeting children and young people. 👥Manage friend requests: Teach your child only to accept friend requests from people they know in real life. 📷 Cover the Webcam When Not in Use Physically cover your camera when you're not ready to go live. Always be mindful of what’s visible in your background—it can reveal location clues. 🧠 Trust Your Instincts If something feels uncomfortable, it is uncomfortable. Leave the chat immediately and don’t engage with users who seem suspicious, aggressive, or inappropriate. 🖥️ Place Devices in Shared Spaces Keep internet-connected devices in living rooms or kitchens, not bedrooms. This makes risky behavior less likely and easier to notice. 🙋♀️Conversations: Have open discussions with children and young people about the topics associated with online use - bullying, grooming, sexual and criminal exploitation, body image, as well as accessing support and how to report. 🚨 Know the Signs of Trouble Watch for behaviour changes—like anxiety, secrecy, mood swings, or suddenly deleting apps. These can signal something inappropriate happened online. 💬Conversations: Have open discussions with children and young people about the topics associated with online use - bullying, grooming, sexual and criminal exploitation, body image, as well as accessing support and how to report. FURTHER SUPPORT: For parents/ carers If you're worried about your child or need support call NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000. If you discover criminal content when online then report it directly to the police or the Internet Watch Foundation. If you're worried about online grooming or sexual behaviour online then report directly to the police or contact CEOP. For Children & young people if they're worried or want to talk, encourage them to contact Childline Online or call 0800 1111. Check out our Resource Centre for further information and useful online safety tips. FURTHER SUPPORT: For parents/ carers If you're worried about your child or need support call NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000. If you discover criminal content when online then report it directly to the police or the Internet Watch Foundation. If you're worried about online grooming or sexual behaviour online then report directly to the police or contact CEOP. For Children & young people if they're worried or want to talk, encourage them to contact Childline Online or call 0800 1111. Check out our Resource Centre for further information and useful online safety tips. 
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