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What if your child could be targeted online without you knowing?

Carlin Lutzer sits down with Corporal Heather Bengle from Alberta’s ALERT ICE Unit to tackle the dark realities of online child exploitation. 

From sextortion scams to AI-generated deepfakes, the conversation unveils how predators are evolving faster than ever, and what parents must know to keep their kids safe. 

With real-life cases, disturbing trends, and essential safety advice, this episode isn’t just an interview—it’s a wake-up call every parent needs to hear.

Listen For

00:42 Introducing a Tough but Crucial Conversation

03:49 AI-Generated Deepfakes Targeting Kids

07:29 How Sextortion Really Works

10:53 The Devastating Consequences: From Bank Accounts to Suicides

19:30 The Danger of Online Child Luring

25:11 What Can Parents Do Today?

Connect with guest: Constable Heather Bangle

Alert Alberta / ICE Unit | Canadian Centre for Child Protection 

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