Define Abductions via the Internet.

Question

What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

Susceptible preteens and teens are sometimes lured into false friendships in Internet
“chat rooms” and then kidnapped from a prearranged meeting place. In other cases, the abductor may send the child money and a bus ticket to meet in another state.
A computer in a child’s room or home with an Internet connection can steer the investigation in this direction, especially if the parents or guardians reveal that the child spent a lot of time “online” and talked about new friends made via “chat rooms.” Another clue is the sudden disappearance of the child for no apparent reason (for example, there was no recent fight between the child and parents, yet the child was gone one day when the parents returned from work).
The computer may yield electronic mail (e-mail) saved on the hard drive, a disk, or a printout. The child may have left notes in schoolbooks that can provide clues, such as the online friend’s address, phone number, or e-mail address.
Because of the threat Internet predators pose, there have been efforts to use the Internet as a resource to prevent child abduction or to help the families of those who have been abducted. Many organizations have set up websites where users can go to gain knowledge or contribute help to stopping child abduction.