OSBI Sees Increase In Child Predators Targeting Kids Online

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation says child predators don't just target kids through social media, but also through video games.

Wednesday, March 15th 2023, 4:48 am

By: News On 6


The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation says child predators don't just target kids through social media, but also through video games.

The OSBI says it got more than 6,000 reports of children being targeted last year, which is up from the year before.

Related Story: Tulsa County Sheriff's Office Expands Child Predator Unit

Agents say parents need to talk to their kids about people talking to them online about sexual topics and asking for and sending sexual photos.

Related Story: Tulsa Woman Shares Her Story Of Helping Federal Agents Catch A Child Predator

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