In some cases, social media engagement can lead to accusations of serious crimes, ranging from stalking to sex offenses. Those who seek out public chat sites to engage in pure fantasy might end up inadvertently establishing a connection with an individual or group that may be engaged in illegal activities, or they could end up having a conversation with an undercover officer who believes they mean to act on their fantasies. Chat rooms in particular pose a high risk for such mistakes. This is why caution should always be exercised when engaged with any social media, chat room, or other online sites.