“That technology is giving ample opportunity for predators,” said Jeffco DA investigator Mike Harris, who specializes in crimes against children. Harris’ Child Sex Offender Internet Investigations unit, known as “Cheezo,” has arrested 45 suspected predators so far this year and 515 since 2005. Harris’ number one piece of advice to prevent problems is a cell  [ Read More ]

In an age where social media is on the rise and Facebook is one of the main sources of staying in touch with your friends, it is very easy for predators to get a hold of your information without your knowledge of consent. One generally reveals a bit too much about themselves on these social  [ Read More ]

A survey of 1,740 web users with children by the security firm revealed over half of those with kids that have been bullied online said their child had been “very affected” by the experience. Furthermore, 19 percent of parents revealed they had sought specialist help for their child. Cyberbullying, defined as threatening, harassing, humiliating, embarrassing  [ Read More ]