Podcast Description: The Rise of Sextortion Scams: How to Protect Your Child

In today’s hyperconnected world, predators have found new ways to exploit children and teens through sextortion scams—an alarming and growing threat. In this gripping episode, we share the chilling story of 15-year-old Ethan Collins, a bright teenager who fell victim to an online predator posing as a peer. What started as an innocent friendship quickly spiraled into blackmail, fear, and despair.

Join the Cyber Safety Cop team and take a deep dive into child safety and social media as they unpack the warning signs of sextortion, the psychological toll it takes on young victims, and—most importantly—how parents can protect their children from falling prey to these scams.

This episode will equip you with actionable strategies to: ✔️ Recognize the red flags of online grooming ✔️ Open critical conversations with your child about digital safety ✔️ Set boundaries and use tools to safeguard their online presence ✔️ Take immediate steps if your child is being threatened.

🔗 Resources Mentioned: 📖 Parenting in the Digital World & Screen Time Standoff by Clayton Cranford 🔍 Report Sextortion: Contact local law enforcement or visit Cyber Safety Cop for expert guidance.

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