FBI and NSPCC alarmed at ‘shocking’ rise in online sextortion of children
The article reports a significant rise in the online sextortion of children, with the FBI and NSPCC expressing alarm over the "shocking" increase. Snapchat alone logged around 20,000 cases last year of adults grooming children online, more than other social media platforms combined. Tech companies, including Snapchat and Facebook, reported over 9,600 cases of adults grooming children in the UK in just six months last year, the equivalent of 400 cases per week. Law enforcement agencies, such as the FBI and the UK's National Crime Agency, have grown increasingly concerned about the growing threat of sextortion and other crimes targeting teenagers. The article highlights the urgent need for action to address this alarming trend and protect vulnerable children from online predators.
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