
Why teen boys are the top target for sextortion
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Why teen boys are the top target for sextortion
Description
November 26, 2022
A stark warning from police agencies about a disturbing increase in online sexual exploitation of children. It’s known as sextortion -- internet blackmailers target all youth, but the largest increase in cases involves teenage boys. Using online platforms, criminals coerce boys into sending sexually explicit content and then threaten to distribute the images if they don’t pay. The shame, fear and confusion can have deadly consequences. There are dedicated police teams fighting these types of crimes, like the Southern Alberta Internet Child Exploitation Unit. For The New Reality, Dallas Flexhaug got rare access to this specialized group - on the frontlines of this online threat.
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Why teen boys are the top target for sextortion18:42 | November 26, 2022
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Why Grassy Narrows First Nation parents must fight to keep their kids at home02:09 | March 2, 2024
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The hunt for Canada’s last Nazis18:02 | February 24, 2024
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Rising Hate: Global News investigates a dramatic surge in antisemitism since Oct. 705:44 | February 24, 2024
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Rising Hate: Antisemitism in Canada26:17 | February 24, 2024
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Special report on rising hate and antisemitism in Canada: Teaser00:31 | February 21, 2024
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Digital Nomads: Why remote workers are flocking to a Bulgarian mountain town07:08 | November 25, 2023
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Artificial Intelligence: Canada’s future of everything11:48 | November 25, 2023
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‘You will be shocked’: How Iran’s regime is threatening Canadians here at home18:54 | November 11, 2023
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The New Reality: Nov. 421:58 | November 4, 2023
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What’s next for Alberta’s renewables revolution?08:07 | November 4, 2023
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Puppeteer Raymond Carr shows off a 14-foot, 100lb puppet00:45 | November 4, 2023
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Sesame Street’s Megan Piphus performs for Nashville students01:03 | November 4, 2023
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Global News’ Mark Carcasole tries his hand at puppetry01:10 | November 4, 2023
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Behind the scenes where 35 years of puppets have been stored, preserved01:43 | November 4, 2023
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Future of Puppetry: Where art, tech and social commentary meet11:13 | November 4, 2023
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How social media influencers are changing the conversation about disability11:11 | October 21, 2023
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How origami is helping NASA in space exploration07:32 | October 21, 2023
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Community Land Trusts: Can they be an answer to the housing crisis?18:40 | October 14, 2023
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Eco-grief: Coping with our climate crisis08:37 | October 7, 2023
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Fantastic Fungi: Tapping into the potential of mushrooms10:12 | October 7, 2023
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On the Fireline: Inside Canada’s record-breaking wildfire season18:58 | September 30, 2023
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Frontline access to wildfire fight on west coast03:30 | September 29, 2023
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Fashion greenwashing: What’s in your closet?09:28 | May 27, 2023
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Sober curiosity: A movement away from alcohol09:29 | May 27, 2023
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Right to Repair: Inside the movement fighting for all consumers07:15 | May 13, 2023
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Tornadoes: Is your home ready for extreme weather?11:49 | May 13, 2023
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How tech is helping Canadians living with dementia10:27 | May 6, 2023
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Inside Canada’s first dementia village08:21 | May 6, 2023
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The rise of violence in Canada’s public libraries18:51 | April 22, 2023
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Is human composting the next frontier in death care?11:39 | April 15, 2023
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Colour Crusader: Meet the artist liberating colour for everyone07:21 | April 1, 2023
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Why teen boys are the top target for sextortion18:42 | November 26, 2022
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Why Grassy Narrows First Nation parents must fight to keep their kids at home02:09 | March 2, 2024
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The hunt for Canada’s last Nazis18:02 | February 24, 2024
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Rising Hate: Global News investigates a dramatic surge in antisemitism since Oct. 705:44 | February 24, 2024
-
Rising Hate: Antisemitism in Canada26:17 | February 24, 2024
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Special report on rising hate and antisemitism in Canada: Teaser00:31 | February 21, 2024
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Digital Nomads: Why remote workers are flocking to a Bulgarian mountain town07:08 | November 25, 2023
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Artificial Intelligence: Canada’s future of everything11:48 | November 25, 2023
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‘You will be shocked’: How Iran’s regime is threatening Canadians here at home18:54 | November 11, 2023
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The New Reality: Nov. 421:58 | November 4, 2023
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What’s next for Alberta’s renewables revolution?08:07 | November 4, 2023
-
Puppeteer Raymond Carr shows off a 14-foot, 100lb puppet00:45 | November 4, 2023
-
Sesame Street’s Megan Piphus performs for Nashville students01:03 | November 4, 2023
-
Global News’ Mark Carcasole tries his hand at puppetry01:10 | November 4, 2023
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Behind the scenes where 35 years of puppets have been stored, preserved01:43 | November 4, 2023
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Future of Puppetry: Where art, tech and social commentary meet11:13 | November 4, 2023
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How social media influencers are changing the conversation about disability11:11 | October 21, 2023
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How origami is helping NASA in space exploration07:32 | October 21, 2023
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Community Land Trusts: Can they be an answer to the housing crisis?18:40 | October 14, 2023
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Eco-grief: Coping with our climate crisis08:37 | October 7, 2023
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Fantastic Fungi: Tapping into the potential of mushrooms10:12 | October 7, 2023
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On the Fireline: Inside Canada’s record-breaking wildfire season18:58 | September 30, 2023
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Frontline access to wildfire fight on west coast03:30 | September 29, 2023
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Fashion greenwashing: What’s in your closet?09:28 | May 27, 2023
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Sober curiosity: A movement away from alcohol09:29 | May 27, 2023
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Right to Repair: Inside the movement fighting for all consumers07:15 | May 13, 2023
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Tornadoes: Is your home ready for extreme weather?11:49 | May 13, 2023
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How tech is helping Canadians living with dementia10:27 | May 6, 2023
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Inside Canada’s first dementia village08:21 | May 6, 2023
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The rise of violence in Canada’s public libraries18:51 | April 22, 2023
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Is human composting the next frontier in death care?11:39 | April 15, 2023
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Colour Crusader: Meet the artist liberating colour for everyone07:21 | April 1, 2023
Why teen boys are the top target for sextortion
Description
November 26, 2022
A stark warning from police agencies about a disturbing increase in online sexual exploitation of children. It’s known as sextortion -- internet blackmailers target all youth, but the largest increase in cases involves teenage boys. Using online platforms, criminals coerce boys into sending sexually explicit content and then threaten to distribute the images if they don’t pay. The shame, fear and confusion can have deadly consequences. There are dedicated police teams fighting these types of crimes, like the Southern Alberta Internet Child Exploitation Unit. For The New Reality, Dallas Flexhaug got rare access to this specialized group - on the frontlines of this online threat.
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