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Edinburgh Girl, 8, Victim of Sextortion; Parents Urged to Monitor

2/27/2025

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An eight-year-old girl in Edinburgh has tragically become a victim of a sextortion scheme on Snapchat, prompting urgent calls for parents at Gilmerton Primary School to closely monitor their children's social media activity. Police Scotland is actively investigating several reports of indecent images circulating online, highlighting the critical need for heightened online safety awareness among families and communities.

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An eight-year-old girl in Edinburgh has tragically become a victim of a sextortion scheme on Snapchat, prompting urgent calls for parents at Gilmerton Primary School to closely monitor their children's social media activity. Police Scotland is actively investigating several reports of indecent images circulating online, highlighting the critical need for heightened online safety awareness among families and communities.