Digital Predators Are Targeting Our Kids, Here's How We Can Protect Them

<p class="p2">In this solo December episode, I continue a month-long series dedicated to educating parents about the real dangers our kids face online. After last week's story about Adam Tate, today I share <em>two more real cases</em>—one involving sextortion and another involving swatting—that every parent needs to understand. These aren't rare events. They're happening quickly, quietly, and often right under our noses while our kids sit in their bedrooms playing games like Roblox, Fortnite, and more.</p> <p class="p4"> </p> <p class="p2">You'll hear the heartbreaking story of <span class= "s4"><strong>17-year-old Ryan Lass</strong></span> from San Jose, who took his own life within hours of being extorted by an overseas criminal network. Then we break down the tragic case of <span class="s4"><strong>Andrew Finch</strong></span>, a 28-year-old father of two who was killed after a swatting prank triggered a full SWAT response to the wrong house. Both stories highlight how dangerous th...