Portadown<\/a> GAA club have issued a warning to parents about the use of AI after \u201csexual images\u201d were sent using the software to financially \u201cblackmail\u201d a young person within the community.<\/p>\nSharing information via their social media platforms, T\u00edr-na-nOg GAA club \u2013 based at Ballyoran Park \u2013 warned parents that young people were being \u201ctargeted\u201d.<\/p>\n
Their post read: \u201cWe wish to make our young people and parents aware of a young person who has been targeted in the community.<\/p>\n
\u201cSexual images were sent using AI with the young person\u2019s face on an AI body with a black mail threat of sharing the image online if money was not paid.\u201d<\/p>\n
The club said that in the \u201cage of AI\u201d the images created were \u201cvery realistic\u201d.<\/p>\n
They added: \u201cA list of the young person\u2019s friends on social media were also sent to the young person.<\/p>\n
\u201cThankfully the young person targeted was very sensible and immediately alerted their parents. Police have been contacted and have asked for local clubs and schools to alert parents and young people.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sharing advice for anyone effected by AI blackmailing scams, they shared the following:<\/p>\n
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It\u2019s not your fault. Being targeted, bullied or harassed online is never your fault, no matter what someone says.
\nDon\u2019t reply or react. Responding can make it worse. Bullies often want attention or a reaction.
\nSave the evidence. Take screenshots of messages, comments, usernames, dates and times. Don\u2019t delete them.
\nBlock and report. Use the platform\u2019s block and report tools straight away.
\nTell a trusted adult. This could be a parent, guardian, teacher, coach, or youth worker. You don\u2019t have to deal with it alone.
\nProtect your privacy. Set accounts to private. Do not share your telephone number, location or school on your social media accounts. Only accept people you actually know.
\nLook after your wellbeing. Take breaks from social media if needed. Talk about how you\u2019re feeling, it really helps.<\/p>\n
Parents and Guardians<\/p>\n
Stay calm and listen. Your child needs reassurance, not panic. Thank them for telling you.
\nCollect evidence. Screenshots are crucial, especially if schools, clubs, or the police need to be involved.
\nReport on the platform. Most platforms take harassment of minors seriously.
\nAdjust privacy and safety settings together. This keeps your child involved and empowered, rather than feeling punished.
\nInform the school or club. If the child knows the person offline, schools and organisations can often intervene.
\nKnow when to escalate. Contact police if there are: Threats of violence, sexual content involving a minor, blackmail or coercion, hate crime or stalking.<\/p>\n
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