The Decoy Project

@TheDecoyProject

The Decoy Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting children from online predators through proactive prevention, investigation, and education.

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Joined February 2026

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The Decoy Project
@TheDecoyProject
Aug 16
🎉 ONE YEAR OF THE DECOY PROJECT 💙 One year ago, a mission became a movement. What started with a commitment to helping protect children online has grown into a community of volunteers, supporters, partners, and advocates who believe in creating a safer digital world. Over
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The Decoy Project
@TheDecoyProject
Jul 31
Case Update: Craig A. Chesner Convicted The Decoy Project has learned that Craig A. Chesner has been convicted in Cole County, Illinois on the following felony charges: 8 counts of Indecent Solicitation of a Child/Internet (Class 4 Felonies) 1 count of Child Pornography –
The Decoy Project
@TheDecoyProject
Jul 25
🚨 MYTH vs. FACT 🚨 MYTH: Predators are strangers hiding in dark alleys. FACT: Many predators build trust first. They often appear friendly, relatable, and trustworthy, using manipulation and shared interests to gain a child's confidence before crossing boundaries. Online
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The Decoy Project
@TheDecoyProject
Jun 17
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Decoy Project Assists FBI Investigation Resulting in Arrest of Texas Man Texas — June 17, 2026 The Decoy Project, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to conducting ethical online decoy operations for the identification and reporting of online
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Abilene man arrested after soliciting sex from decoy profile from sex predator non-profit
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – An Abilene man was arrested after child sex predator reporting organization says they caught him with their decoy profile online. David Lewis Haun was booked int…
The Decoy Project
@TheDecoyProject
Jun 16
Grooming is a manipulative process where an individual builds trust with a child or vulnerable person in order to exploit, abuse, or manipulate them. It often starts with seemingly harmless conversations, gifts, compliments, or attention before gradually crossing boundaries.