Social Media Safety

• 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. 

  Crime

  Nov 16, 2022
  
• Stay safe when posting back-to-school pics, cybersecurity expert says

  Digital and cybersecurity expert Ritesh Kotak told Global News parents should limit the amount of personal details they post in their social photos.

  Tech

  Sep 6, 2022
  
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• ‘I have no control over this’: Parents face challenges with kids’ social media use

  As social media becomes even more commonplace in society, four Canadian parents offer advice to others on how to manage their children's usage.

  Canada

  Jan 22, 2022
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• Police in B.C.’s Southern Interior issue warning of sextortion scams

  Police said as the online romantic relationship grows, the unsuspecting victim is encouraged to send explicit photographs or video of themselves.

  Crime

  Jan 21, 2021
• TikTok #seizurechallenge is ‘very offensive,’ epilepsy organization says

  The 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.

  Canada

  May 4, 2020
• How to keep your children safe from online exploitation — and spot if they’re being targeted

  You think your tween is snapchatting with a friend but someone they don’t know may be grooming them for the sex trade.

  Canada

  Mar 15, 2018
• Victoria police warn of extortion that coaxes victims into sending ‘compromising’ photos

  Police 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.

  Crime

  Sep 1, 2017
• Is it ever OK to snoop on your child’s social media? It depends

  At 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.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 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.

  Canada

  Jul 18, 2016