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A person with a cosplay Instagram account received a suspicious direct message from someone in their late 40s to early 50s, asking them to meet a friend on Tinder despite the recipient never using dating apps. The message included a Snapchat handle and a request for secrecy, raising concerns about a potential scam.

A substitute teacher in Indiana was sentenced to two years in jail after pleading guilty to two counts of battery resulting in moderate bodily injury. She had initially been charged with child solicitation but was later convicted for sending nude photos to a 14-year-old student via Snapchat.

A Sonoma man was arrested for allegedly attempting to sell a marijuana vape pen to a 12-year-old through Snapchat. The incident was reported to the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety on July 1.

A Snapchat user added the poster using their deceased father's phone number. The account has a female-sounding name and a different birthday, suggesting it is not an old account of the father. The poster is unsure how the number was obtained and how they were found.

Snapchat CEO and wife are erasing medical debt for thousands of Californians. This relief comes as Americans continue to grapple with rising healthcare bills and the high cost of living.

A Georgia high school teacher was accused of having sexual relations with six students, two under 16, and was blackmailed for better grades after students discovered her OnlyFans account. Police obtained warrants for digital accounts, genetic evidence, and surveillance footage related to the case.

A user on Snapchat received a request from an unknown individual asking if they model for his company. The user clarified they are a cosplayer, shared some photos, and expressed uncertainty about whether the interaction is a scam.

A Warren firefighter was charged with using a computer and telecommunication services to send unsolicited and concerning messages to an 18-year-old via Snapchat. The messages continued until the victim blocked the sender, and the accused resigned from his role as a school board trustee.

The author, Vanessa Gordon, is trying to limit her 8 and 12-year-old children's screen time on Snapchat by allowing 20 minutes of daily use on her phone. She expresses concerns about their growing reliance on the app for social interaction and entertainment, emphasizing her desire to preserve their childhood through offline activities and in-person friendships.

A 1-year-old child drowned in a bathtub after being left unattended by their mother, who was scrolling on social media, leading to charges of child neglect against both parents. The home was found in deplorable conditions, including soiled diapers, feces, and rotten food, according to authorities.

A 1-year-old child drowned in a bathtub after being left unattended by parents Rebecca Ambrose and Jason Christianson. The mother allegedly scrolled social media for 30 minutes while the child was in the tub, leading to water overflow. Both parents face child neglect charges, with Ambrose charged additionally for causing the child's death.

A 1-year-old child drowned in a bathtub after being left unattended by parents Rebecca Ambrose and Jason Christianson, with the mother allegedly scrolling social media while the child was in the tub. Both parents face child neglect charges, and the home was described as being in a 'horrific state' with unsanitary conditions.

A Minnesota teacher and cross country coach is accused of sending explicit Snapchat photos to a student, leading to his arrest. The incident involved messages that transitioned from sports-related topics to explicit content, prompting the student's mother to report the case. The coach has been placed on leave by his school district.

Australia is investigating Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube for failing to enforce the country’s ban on children under 16 accessing social media. The government has doubled potential fines for non-compliance after a study revealed 80% of Australian children still use these platforms, citing inadequate age verification measures.

Two mothers, Kristin Bride and Amy Neville, lost their sons to social media-related harms and now lead a growing movement advocating for stricter online safety regulations. Recent jury verdicts against Meta and Google have amplified efforts to hold tech companies accountable, though the U.S. lags behind countries like Australia and Indonesia in implementing youth social media bans.

The UK has set a minimum age of 16 for accessing major social media platforms, joining Australia in imposing age limits. Big tech companies are resisting these regulations globally, as parents express concerns about children's online safety.

A British father has been detained in a UAE prison for seven months, with his family unaware of the reasons for his detention. His sister discovered his imprisonment after viewing his location on Snapchat.

Australia will double fines for social media platforms violating its under-16s ban to Aus$99 million, granting the eSafety regulator expanded powers to investigate compliance. The government cited widespread evasion tactics by underage users and criticized platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for insufficient efforts to enforce the restrictions.

Australia will double penalties for breaches of its youth social media ban to $99m, accusing tech companies of failing to protect children. The eSafety commissioner will investigate potential violations by platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube.

Australia plans to strengthen laws banning children under 16 from social media after evidence showed the existing ban, enforced since December 2023, was ineffective. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant are prioritizing reforms, as many underage children continue to hold accounts on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Other countries, including the UK and Canada, have also introduced similar age-based restrictions.

A man in his late twenties was scammed through impersonation on social media platforms, involving content exchange and anxiety over potential extortion. The impersonator, later revealed to be fraudulently using another woman's identity, caused distress without demanding money or threats.

The Australian government plans to strengthen laws banning children under 16 from social media after evidence showed the current ban is failing. Other countries like the UK, Canada, and Brazil are implementing similar age-based restrictions, while platforms face fines if they fail to remove underage accounts.

Parents of a girl who was raped by a man she met on Snapchat have sued Snap. The lawsuit alleges that Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, failed to disable and warn users about 'dangerous' features used by predators.

A memorial at the U.S. Capitol honored 272 children and young adults who died due to social media-related harms, with families, lawmakers, and advocates calling for safer social media legislation. The event, held on Social Media Victims Remembrance Day, was organized by two mothers whose sons died in 2020 from incidents linked to social media.

A memorial at the U.S. Capitol honored 272 children and young adults who died due to social media-related harms, organized by families, lawmakers, and advocates. The event marked Social Media Victims Remembrance Day, founded in 2023 by two mothers whose sons died in social media-related incidents. Lawmakers from both parties called for legislation to hold tech companies accountable for online harms.

The parents of a 12-year-old girl who was raped by an adult stranger she connected with via Snapchat have sued Snap and the attacker in Missouri state court. The lawsuit alleges that Snapchat facilitated the encounter leading to the crime.

Snap is being sued over the rape of a minor who connected with an adult attacker through Snapchat. The girl began using Snapchat at age 11 in 2021 without her parents' knowledge.

The parents of a 12-year-old girl who was raped by an adult stranger met through Snapchat have sued Snap and the attacker in Missouri state court. The lawsuit alleges Snapchat's design features enabled the predator to connect with the girl, leading to the assault, and claims the company failed to warn about risks or disable harmful functionalities.

The parents of a 12-year-old girl who was raped by an adult stranger she met on Snapchat have filed a lawsuit against the parent company of Snapchat and the attacker in Missouri state court.

The UAE is banning social media for children under 15, with 15- and 16-year-olds requiring parental controls. The policy also prohibits surveillance advertising targeting children and will take effect within a year. Australia, Brazil, Indonesia, and Malaysia have similar restrictions, with at least 24 other countries considering similar measures.

Google's YouTube has settled a lawsuit alleging its platform's addictive design harmed a Florida teenager's mental health, causing depression, anxiety, and sleep loss. Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok also face similar claims about their impact on young users.

Rob Morris founded Koko, a tech nonprofit addressing youth mental health by offering free online interventions through platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, and Discord. The organization provides self-guided tutorials and anonymous peer support via WhatsApp, Discord, and Telegram in nearly 200 countries.

The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to have top tech executives testify at a July 28 hearing to discuss online child safety and AI practices. Executives from Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and Google may attend, including Adam Mosseri, Neal Mohan, Evan Spiegel, and Adam Presser.

A person recounts a suspicious Snapchat interaction with a user from a burner account who engaged in explicit behavior during a video call while maintaining anonymity. The individual felt manipulated and later discovered the account was deleted, raising concerns about potential scams or recordings.

The UK and Australian governments plan to ban under-16s from social media platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram. The article suggests this may backfire, using reverse psychology to motivate teens to self-educate in digital tools like VPNs and biometrics to bypass restrictions.

A user shared an experience where a scammer attempted to obtain their CashApp tag via Snapchat. The user recognized the scam, avoided falling victim, and warned others about scammers using familiar contacts to deceive people.

The author and his son are both addicted to social media, with the parent acknowledging the inevitability of technology's dominance. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a ban on social media for children under 16, modeled after Australia's similar but flawed ban.

A man used fake Snapchat profiles to blackmail Muslim men by threatening to send intimate images to their families and was sentenced to 16 years in prison for one of Britain's worst sextortion cases.

A divided Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled that Ohio’s law requiring parental consent for children under 16 to use social media must be restored. The 2-1 decision rejected claims by NetChoice, a trade group representing TikTok, Snapchat, and Meta, that the law was unconstitutional. The law, part of Ohio’s 2023 state budget, aims to protect children’s mental health by requiring parental permission and transparency about platform terms.

A 21-year-old man in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, has been arrested for sexual exploitation of a minor. Authorities suspect he may have additional victims connected through Snapchat and are seeking information from the public. The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating and has placed him in custody on an $85,000 bond.