Online Predators

• Saskatchewan ICE unit says 31 ‘sextortion’ crimes reported since November 2022

  In recent cases across Canada, approximately 70 per cent of victims have been teenage boys, and the suspects are typically searching for a financial gain. 

  Education

  Jan 16, 2023
  
• B.C. police unit saw 45% jump in reports of online predators early in pandemic

  With kids spending more time at home and online, parents are being advised to keep an eye on their activity and an open dialogue.

  Aug 14, 2020
  
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• Online sexual exploitation of children rising amid COVID-19 crisis, Quebec police warn

  'As young people spend more time online during this time of confinement, the risks associated with this type of crime also increase,' police say. 

  Crime

  Apr 9, 2020
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• ‘It was worse than my worst nightmare’: Victim of violent sex attack in Calgary warns of online predators

  "I don't want to scare people away from dating sites but I am definitely scared from dating sites."

  Crime

  Dec 28, 2017
• Worldwide attention for Kelowna company

  The growing and alarming trend of online sexual exploitation of children has prompted a Kelowna company to develop a first-of-its-kind computer software to stop predators from victimizing children...

  Feb 7, 2017
• Not enough being done to protect children from online sexual predators: study

  There are "serious gaps" in efforts - including resources, training and research - to protect young people from online sexual exploitation, warns a study prepared for the federal government.

  Crime

  Aug 31, 2016
• Vigilante online predator hunter pulls viral video from Internet

  Toronto's self-styled "online predator" catcher Justin Payne had to take down his most recent and viral video from the internet.

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2016