Child sextortion on the rise: Winnipeg experts – Winnipeg | The Canadian News

Canada’s hotline for reporting the sexual exploitation of children online is experiencing a large influx of reports, according to the Canadian Center for Child Protection.

There is a 62 percent increase in teens extorted in the past six months, based on incidents submitted to Cybertip.ca

Male adolescents between the ages of 15 and 17 are the most affected.

Cybertip.ca director Stephen Sauer says that these reports, known as sextortion, come from all over the world and that the perpetrators are more tech-savvy than you might think.

“They really understand how to use technology. For example, they know how to use bait videos when you are a similar age partner or appear to be a similar age partner in the video and can quickly maneuver to make it look like they are in live conversation with young people. They really know the tricks to force young people to participate in this type of activity. “

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According to Sauer, the interaction usually begins through normal conversations on apps like Snapchat or Instagram.

However, it eventually ends up on a more private platform like Skype and Google Hangouts, where it is easier for the offender to coerce the teenager and record the conversation.

“Once they are broadcasting live, they record it and share it with young people saying that they are going to give it to their friends and family if they don’t pay a certain amount of money or if they don’t provide more images. “

Typically, a criminal demands hundreds of dollars, Sauer says.


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the Winnipeg Police Service has a number of tips for both parents and kids to stay safe, both online and otherwise.

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WPS reminds children to always tell their parents where you are going, who is going with you, and when you are coming back.

They also want to remind children that adults shouldn’t ask for help, like finding a lost kitten or puppy. If someone approaches you and asks for help, officials say you should tell the person that you should first check with your parents and then go find your parents.

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For parents, the WPS says they should know the route their child takes to school or a friend’s house and practice walking those routes so that everyone involved knows the exact route.

Perhaps most importantly, however, according to the WPS, is that if something doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t. Trust your instincts and if you feel threatened, make a lot of noise and run until you are safe.

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