Police: Parents Should Worry Predators Are Using Fortnite to Lure Kids
The New Jersey State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force has arrested 24 child sex predators in a sting that is keeping kids safe but it’s important for parents to be involved in the process.
New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal said, “It is a frightening reality that sexual predators are lurking on social media, ready to strike if they find a child who is vulnerable,” he also cautions parents that any apps with a chat feature could pose a risk of your child coming into contact with a sexual predator.
Parents should talk to their kids about responsibility using social media and chat apps and warn children and teens that who they are chatting with may not be who they seem to be.
The successful sting operation is being duplicated around the country but even a police sergeant of 20 years was arrested in the sting and was caught when trying to meet up with a 15-year-old girl who was really an agent.
How do you monitor your child’s online activity? Do you think that programmers should build in more safety for younger players?
