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London, Ont. man accused of luring teenage girl through Snapchat, police allegePolice allege the London, Ont., man used Snapchat to send sexually explicit messages and videos to someone he believed to be a teenage girl.CrimeJan 3
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‘There could be upwards of 100 victims’: More child luring charges laid against Edmonton man'We want parents in the Edmonton region to discuss this case with their children to determine if they communicated or met with Mr. Ratnayake,' Shima said.CrimeDec 20, 2022
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Alberta police warn of continued sextortion with more than 100 victims this yearSextortion is a form of online blackmail where criminals deceive young people through various digital platforms like Snapchat and Instagram to obtain explicit images.CrimeDec 15, 2022
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Child used fake gun in threat towards elementary school: RCMPA spokesperson for the Prairie Valley School Division (PVSD) said the division was made aware of a threat in October but did not confirm the specifics of the threat.CanadaNov 3, 2022
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Influencer may face charges after sending golf ball — and club — into Grand CanyonA woman was captured on video hitting a golf ball over the Grand Canyon, and as she swung, her club flew out from her grip and into the canyon below.TrendingNov 2, 2022
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Edmonton man faces sex assault, child pornography charges; ALERT believes there are more victimsALERT said an investigation by its Internet Child Exploitation unit, which began in June, identified at least six victims of child luring and sexual assault.CrimeJul 27, 2022
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Alberta Education investigating social media posts about provincial achievement testsVideos that surfaced on social media have prompted Alberta Education to launch an investigation into whether they give away answers to Grade 9 provincial achievement tests.EducationJun 24, 2022
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Parents must play ‘more active role’ to keep kids safe on apps: cybersecurity expertA cybersecurity expert says parents need to be actively involved in helping their children understand the implications of what they post online and social media.CrimeJun 23, 2022
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Snapchat used to target girls in alleged N.B. child luring, sexual assault case: RCMPNew Brunswick RCMP say they believe the man was using the 'add friends nearby' function while near schools in the Fredericton and Oromocto areas.CrimeJun 22, 2022
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Calgary police warn of 48 sextortion cases, most targeting teen boysFrom speaking to victims, investigators believe most cases stem from Instagram or Snapchat where the scammer poses as a young woman and sends a private message.CrimeJun 2, 2022
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