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NCAA, FBI partner to help student-athletes avoid being sexually exploited online
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kelly Broderick , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The FBI has reported an increase in cases involving minors, with severe consequences.
College athletes are being targeted by online crimes. Their public profiles make them more vulnerable to exploitation. The FBI has reported an increase in cases involving minors, with severe consequences.
In response to the rising threat, the NCAA is working with the FBI to protect individuals from cyber-enabled crimes. This partnership aims to help student-athletes avoid online exploitation. Further details about the partnership and the efforts to combat online crimes are available from the NCAA and the FBI.
The issue of online exploitation is a growing concern, and more information can be found through these organizations.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 10, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
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