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
Connect with Carlin
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