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A note for families: Anonymous TikTok bullying accounts

Watch Ages 12-17 Last checked May 25, 2026

What it is

Anonymous TikTok accounts invite students to send in nasty messages about classmates, which the account owner reposts, so a school's teens can be publicly humiliated in front of hundreds of viewers.

How much it matters

Real but nuanced. Usually fine; it depends on the kid and how they use it.

Should you worry?

The risk is that a teen is named, insulted or outed in posts that hundreds of schoolmates can see, with the author hidden. Kids who already feel isolated can be hit hardest. Warning signs: sudden reluctance to go to school, distress after checking their phone, withdrawal from friends, or anxiety about what is being said. If your teen is named, stay calm, save screenshots and tell the school, which can act on cyberintimidation among its students. You can also report the account and its posts to TikTok. Let your teen know it is not their fault.

What to say

“I heard some accounts invite students to trash-talk classmates anonymously. Have you seen anything like that at your school? If you ever see your name or a friend's on one, you can tell me, you won't be in trouble and we'll figure it out together.”

If you’re worried

If your teen is in immediate danger, call 911. If they seem very low or mention hurting themselves, call or text 988 right away. Kids Help Phone is also available to young people at 1-800-668-6868, or by texting 686868.

Sources

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