Red Deer RCMP reminding the public of online safety

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RCMP added that It is common for offenders to follow victims’ friends and family on social media platforms to establish a false sense of trust. 

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Those online should also be aware that offenders are using filters available on certain apps and live streams that allow them to appear younger than their actual age.

To help stay safe online, keep the following in mind:

• Post wisely: Keep personal details to a minimum and enable privacy settings on social media sites to limit who has access to your information.
• Turn off location services: Only share your location with those you know and trust.
• Do the right thing: Online cyberbullying, harassment, or threats can have very real and even criminal consequences.
• Friend requests: Only accept friend requests from people you know. Not everyone is who they appear to be online.
• Images: Only share images you’re comfortable with being public and remaining public. Once something has been shared, it could go anywhere and live online even after deleting.

Parents of youth should also keep the following in mind:

• Create an open dialogue: Let your children know they can come to you to discuss their online life. Make them aware of the risks of being online, including cyberbullying, sextortion, and inappropriate content.
• Rules: Establish clear boundaries for screen time and online activity. It can be helpful to keep computers and other devices in shared spaces to allow for supervision.
• Age restrictions: Use parental control software to ensure your child or teen is accessing appropriate content.

If you have any information regarding crime within Red Deer, please contact the Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2200. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.