Online Safety
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Police warn sextortion cases are on the rise among kidsPeterborough Police say they've seen an uptick in sextortion cases this year with some involving victims as young as grades 6, 7 and 8.CrimeJul 7
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Penticton RCMP see ‘alarming increase’ in online exploitation of youthPenticton RCMP say they’ve seen an alarming increase in youth reporting online sexual exploitation incidents.CrimeJun 30
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Red Deer RCMP issue warning about increase in sextortion reportsRed Deer RCMP say they have seen a recent increase in sextortion reports and are issuing a warning about the dangers of sending nude photos.CrimeMay 17
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Sextortion complaints on the rise in Kamloops, B.C.Kamloops RCMP say there has been an increase in reports involving adults and youths, who shared intimate images online and were then blackmailed to prevent distribution.CrimeMay 9
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Winnipeg man arrested by child exploitation unit, RCMP looking for additional victimsPolice said they believe there may be more victims of sexual offences and have shared the Snapchat avatar and username 'notelectric' in hopes it will help their investigation.CrimeJan 7
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TikTok calls on parents to set up account and link with teens: ‘The digital space is your new normal’TikTok encourages caregivers to set up accounts to link with teens for more oversight and control.FeaturesNov 2, 2021
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Sextortion of children on the rise: Winnipeg expertsAccording to Winnipeg-based Cybertip.ca, sextortion claims are up 62 per cent over the past six months and primarily targeting boys aged 15-17.CrimeSep 26, 2021
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Hawkesbury, Ont. man charged with child luring: OPPA 35-year-old man from Hawkesbury, Ont., is facing charges related to child luring after allegedly sending inappropriate messages to a young person over social media.CrimeAug 3, 2021
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OPP charge man for alleged sexual assaults in Caledonia, Ont.The accused is facing more than 20 charges and Haldimand OPP believe there may be more victims.CrimeJun 16, 2021
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Canadian experts warn against Facebook’s plan for Instagram for kidsExperts in Canada are now speaking out about Facebook's plans for a new version of Instagram for children under 13. 'We're incredibly concerned that this is even on the table.'CanadaMay 11, 2021
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