B.C. boy's death underscores rise of sextortion in Canada. What can be done?
Despite some steps taken by governments and social media companies to increase safety online, the number of reported instances continues to rise.
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Despite some steps taken by governments and social media companies to increase safety online, the number of reported instances continues to rise.
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PRINCE GEORGE — Parents of a 12-year-old boy who killed himself last month after falling prey to online sextortion are urging others to talk to their kids to make sure they don't also become victims of internet "predators.
Parents and Mounties urging other parents to talk to their kids after October tragedy
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - Police in Prince George, B.C., say a 12-year-old boy died by suicide in October after falling victim to online sextortion. Here are some facts about sextortion: