FBI Richmond warns parents of violent online networks targeting children

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – The FBI is warning parents about a disturbing online trend targeting teens.

Internet strangers are trying to coerce minors into harming themselves.

The FBI said they are seeing a sharp increase in the 764 Members of Violent Online Networks, which are internet strangers targeting young people to coerce them into recording or even live-streaming acts of self-harm…

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