While addressing cyber crimes, the police chief expressed concern about the alarming number of seniors falling victim to online scam artists, referring to it as a "tragic" situation. To tackle this issue, the department is actively organizing educational programs to raise awareness among people about deceptive emails and misleading social media posts.
Furthermore, the police chief emphasized that children who have a presence on social media are particularly susceptible to predatory actions. Strangers often attempt to manipulate and exploit them, attempting to arrange meetings for inappropriate and potentially dangerous purposes.
The police have observed instances where individuals pose as minors on various platforms, leading to encounters with their underage cyber contacts. Some of these subjects have traveled long distances to meet these underage individuals in person, which has raised significant concerns and requires immediate attention from law enforcement.
