January 30, 2006

Child predators up the ante with new technologies

According to Eyewitness News, investigators from the George County (Miss) Sheriff's Department are concerned that child predators are taking a modern approach to building relationships with minors.

"Sheriff Garry Welford says many of the recent cases involving sexual contact with children have involved cell phones and text messaging. ... In some cases, the predator will provide a minor with a cell phone so they can keep in contact.

He says the problem is a growing threat to children that some parents are unaware of. "

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