This Safer Internet Day, investigators from the State Crime Command’s specialist units dedicated to combating cybercrime are calling on parents and young people to help in the fight against cybercrimes by staying alert to online risks.
In a video launched today, Detective Constable Beti Surman from the Financial and Cyber Crime Group and Detective Inspector Glen Donaldson from Argos, a specialist unit in the Child Abuse and Sexual Crimes Group, share their insights and advice to staying safe online.
Police are warning parents as globally, sexual predators and other criminal offenders are using the internet to target and manipulate children and young people across a range of cybercrimes; from child sexual abuse offences to identity and financial fraud.
Online platforms including gaming, apps, instant messaging and social media sites are some of the ways offenders are making virtual approaches to potential victims.
In her day-to-day work with the Financial and Cyber Crime Group, Detective
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