The Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Department, in association with the Morongo Unified School District, have recently investigated a case of an individual attempting to make contact with children via offers of Pokemon cards on Facebook. The man in question did not approach children directly or physically show up at any school facilities, according to a statement released by the Sheriff's Department yesterday.
We have to reflect upon prior instances such as the 2018 Cambridge Analytica scandal, which particularly spotlighted how personal data can be potentially misutilized, as per The New York Times. This unprecedented situation raises concerns about the security measures enforced by Facebook for protection of minors from possibly harmful content and communications.
For more information or to provide tips related to the Morongo Basin investigation, one can contact Deputy Joshua Merrell with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Morongo Basin Station at (760)366-4175. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be submitted via We-Tip at 1-888-78-CRIME.
