Social Media Safety
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Saskatoon Police Service warns public of increase in online child ‘sextortion’After receiving dozens of reports of 'sextortion' incidents, the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit urges parents to speak to their kids about online safety.CrimeNov 16, 2022
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Stay safe when posting back-to-school pics, cybersecurity expert saysDigital and cybersecurity expert Ritesh Kotak told Global News parents should limit the amount of personal details they post in their social photos.TechSep 6, 2022
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‘I have no control over this’: Parents face challenges with kids’ social media useAs social media becomes even more commonplace in society, four Canadian parents offer advice to others on how to manage their children's usage.CanadaJan 22, 2022
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Police in B.C.’s Southern Interior issue warning of sextortion scamsPolice said as the online romantic relationship grows, the unsuspecting victim is encouraged to send explicit photographs or video of themselves.CrimeJan 21, 2021
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TikTok #seizurechallenge is ‘very offensive,’ epilepsy organization saysThe trend asks TikTok users to feign a seizure to a song by rapper Juice WRLD, who died in December after having a seizure brought on by a drug overdose.CanadaMay 4, 2020
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How to keep your children safe from online exploitation — and spot if they’re being targetedYou think your tween is snapchatting with a friend but someone they don’t know may be grooming them for the sex trade.CanadaMar 15, 2018
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Victoria police warn of extortion that coaxes victims into sending ‘compromising’ photosPolice say victims are contacted by an anonymous person via social media, promising to give them a large sum of money in exchange for compromising pictures of themselves.CrimeSep 1, 2017
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Is it ever OK to snoop on your child’s social media? It dependsAt what age should kids be allowed to be on social media? Should teens have privacy online? Tips on what parents can do to ensure their child's online safety.LifestyleJul 24, 2017
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Are your vacation pictures putting your home at risk of robbery?According to a survey by Allstate Insurance, one quarter of Quebecers have posted on social media that they were away from home.CanadaJul 18, 2016
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