Omaha kidnapping raises concerns about online safety; experts give tips – KMTV

A 30-year-old Council Bluffs man accused of using Snapchat to lure and kidnap a 12-year-old girl from Omaha appeared in court Monday, highlighting growing concerns about online predators targeting children through popular social media platforms. Devon C. Miller admitted to communicating with the 12-year-old victim through Snapchat for about a week before sending an Uber to transport her from Omaha to his Council Bluffs apartment, according to a complaint filed by the Council Bluffs Police Department. The case underscores the dangers children face on digital platforms, according to Nebraska State Patrol’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Lieutenant Monty Lovelace. “The thing that people need to understand is that there are multiple platforms that kids can network with all kinds of offenders, and it’s really up to parents to ensure that they know what their kids are looking at,” Lovelace said. Growing concerns about online safety The incident comes as online safety concerns mount nationwide. A North Carolina family sued popular gaming platform Roblox, claiming it didn’t provide adequate safety measures and that their daughter was sexually exploited on the platform. Roblox responded to the lawsuit, stating they have robust safety measures, including moderators who monitor for individuals attempting to
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