Police warn parents of online danger
- 18 January, 2012 10:14
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An online predator tried to groom a 10-year-old girl by posing as US teenage pop sensation Justin Bieber.
The Sydney girl sent a friend request on an internet video-chat program last Monday to a person using a profile that included Bieber's photograph and personal details.
In subsequent online video conversations, the girl was asked to model revealing clothing.
The girl told her mother, who reported the matter to police.
"This incident serves as an important reminder that online predators will stop at nothing to groom children," State Crime Command's Sex Crimes Squad commander, Detective Superintendent John Kerlatec, said.
"We advise parents to educate their children about these dangers, and to warn them to be wary of anyone who claims to be famous."
Investigations are continuing, and anyone with information about this or other online-grooming incidents should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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