WBGZ Radio 6/1/2021 |
By Kim Howard - IIS Radio
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul's office says reports of online child sexual exploitation is on the rise. Cybercrime specialist Christine Feller says they are expecting to see a 16% increase in reports this year. While most involve adults abusing children, kids are also posting inappropriate content on Instagram and Snapchat.
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The Illinois Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force works to investigate these reports, trains law enforcement agencies, and provides online safety education to kids and adults.
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