Protecting your family from online predators

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A recent report on an arrest for human trafficking in Franklin Co. says that the suspect was using social media websites to solicit his victims.  According to Franklin Co. Sheriff Pat Melton, at least eight underage teens, and possibly more, fell victim to the suspect.

There are links available with advice for ensuring your family’s safety online, and information on how to recognize online predators.  For more information, click on the following:

• http://www.pathnky.org/
• http://bluegrassrapecrisis.org/human-trafficking/
• http://www.freedomlex.org/

The U.S. Department of State has also released their Trafficking in Persons Report 2014, for more information on online predators and human trafficking.