The Numbers That Made Me Put Down My Coffee ​ I've been doing this work for over 16 years now. ​ I've seen a lot of ugly numbers. ​ But the ones that just came out from the National Center for Missing and Exp*oited Children stopped me in my tracks. ​ NCMEC just released their 2025 data, and here's the number that hit me... ​ 1.4 million reports of online enticement. ​ In one year. ​ Let me say that differently so it really sinks in. ​ In 2021, there were 44,000 reports. ​ In 2022, it jumped to 80,000. ​ In 2023, it hit 186,000. ​ In 2024, it blew past 546,000. ​ And in 2025? ​ 1.4 million. ​ That's a 156% increase in just one year. ​ And a more than 3,000% increase in four years. ​ This was so alarming that NCMEC actually did something they've never done before — they released emergency mid-year data in 2025 because they couldn't wait until the end of the year to warn us. ​ That's how fast this is moving. ​ And here's the part that should make every parent sit up straight... ​ In just the first six months of 2025, NCMEC received 518,000 reports of online enticement. ​ Of those, 440,000 were connected to AI-generated exp*oitation. ​ That means roughly 85% of enticement reports in the first half of 2025 had an AI connection. ​ And that 440,000 number? ​ It was up from just 6,800 in the same period the year before. ​ That's a 6,300% increase. ​ Pr*dators are now using artificial intelligence to create fake exp*icit images of kids using nothing but a school photo or a picture from their social media. ​ They don't even need to trick your child into sending a photo anymore. ​ They just take one. ​ What This Looks Like in a Real Family's Living Room ​ These aren't just numbers on a screen. ​ Each one of those 1.4 million reports is somebody's kid. ​ Here's what gets me about this... ​ A mom called NCMEC to report that her daughter had been targeted by a violent online group on a messaging platform. ​ These pr*dators befriended her daughter first. ​ Built trust. ​ Made her feel special.

Your child just got a message that started with "Hey." Do they know if it's from a predator? Over 500,000 online predators are logged in RIGHT NOW while your kids are online. They're on Roblox, TikTok, and every platform where kids gather. The good news? Teaching your child to recognize ONE predator protects them from ALL predators. The red flags are always the same. FREE LIVE TRAINING 📅 Monday, November 3rd ⏰ 6:00 PM Central ⏱️ 1 hour + live Q&A I'm Detective Mike Lemon—16-year cybercrime detective, father of 5 boys. I've put over 100 predators in prison, and I'm going to teach you and your elementary student the exact warning signs that appear in every case I've investigated. Your child will learn: ✅ The 4 red flags that signal danger ✅ How to spot predators (using real cases) ✅ What to do when something feels wrong ✅ How to make accounts private Click on the Calendar Tab and add it to your calendar. You can be their hero by taking action today.

This month brought two major changes that will affect your kids' online safety. One is good news. The other? Well, you need to take action tonight. GOOD NEWS: YouTube's AI Age Verification Actually Works YouTube just rolled out something that might surprise you. They've got an AI system that can tell if your kid is lying about their age. And you know what? It's actually working. Here's the deal: When kids sign up claiming to be adults, YouTube's AI watches their behavior patterns. How they search, what they click, how long they watch videos. The AI has learned to spot the difference between a real 25-year-old and a 12-year-old pretending to be 25. What this means for your family: Your kid might suddenly get kicked off their "adult" YouTube account. Don't panic when this happens. This is actually good news. It means the system is working. When they get moved to YouTube Kids or a supervised account, they're safer. The AI caught them before they wandered into content meant for adults. Why this matters: For years, kids have been typing in fake birthdays to access whatever they wanted. Now technology is finally catching up to protect them. This is a real step in the right direction. Trust your kids, but trust YouTube's AI to be smarter than your 11-year-old's fake birthday. URGENT: Instagram's New Map Feature Is Dangerous Instagram just launched something called "Maps" that lets users share their location with friends. But here's the problem I need you to understand: your child's "friends" include people they've never met in real life. What predators can see right now: Where your child goes to school What time they get homeWhere they hang out after school Which bedroom window is theirs Remember, on Instagram, "friends" often means strangers who sent a friend request. Your child accepts these requests thinking more followers equals popularity. How to protect your child tonight: Method 1: Through DMs / Instagram Map 1. Open Instagram 2. Go to your Direct Messages (DMs) 3. Tap the map icon at the top of your inbox 4. Tap the settings gear icon (top right corner of the map) 5. Under “Who can see your location?”, select No one or a small, trusted group 6. Tap Done or Update to confirm

A brave mom named Brandi thought giving her 13-year-old son an iPhone would be no big deal, but things got scary fast. While he was gaming on Roblox for hours every day, she discovered someone was asking her son for inappropriate pictures through gaming chats that led to Discord. She immediately took the phone away five weeks ago, but her son is still begging to get it back and thinks she's crazy for not trusting him. Screen time safety coach Gina Peth walks Brandi through practical steps like setting up router controls and removing YouTube from smart TVs. The coach explains that kids with ADHD are three years behind in maturity and more likely to get addicted to devices, which makes this even harder for parents. If you're struggling with your child's screen time or worried about their online safety, this honest conversation shows you're not alone and gives real solutions to protect your family. Check out the coaching call here: https://www.skool.com/csf/classroom/710b1f12?md=c512012ae54447b4bc9fc3699862217c

Hi! Welcome to Cyber Safe Families PLUS. This community is designed to help you take action to keep your children safe and you up to date on the latest threats and trends. We have several pros in the group to help you along the way. Step 1: Introduce yourself in THIS THREAD below and complete the poll below! (✄ copy/paste template 👇) Where are you from? What is the biggest challenge you face with children and technology? What is your favorite book? Step 2: After you make your post and vote in the poll below, then check out the next section to begin your journey to creating a tech-peaceful home. Click Here To Start Your Journey Det. Mike