Kickstarter
Digital environment
What is Digital environment ?
Apps and environments young people use
Age restriction: 18
Kickstarter is a website where you can request or donate money for creative projects.
Risks and motivations
Risks
Young people who use Kickstarter may be exposed to digital risk factors like start-up scams.
Young people using Kickstarter may also experience other types of financial exploitation.
Motivations
Young people might use Kickstarter to:
- build relationships and networks
- develop skills
- share expertise or interests
- make money
What you can do
How to report content in this environment
How to close an account in this environment
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