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#HappeningNow: Welcome to our Twitter chat about sextortion. Brian and Amy are here to answer your questions. Send us your questions with #AskFBI. #StopSextortion
Q1. @carissas2009 asks, what are the most common mediums being used by the perpetrators to find their victims & what steps have the FBI taken to bring awareness?
A1. Social media platforms and the online gaming environment are just two platforms where we are seeing increased targeting of children/teens. The FBI encourages children and parents to have their guard up when they are gaming online. #StopSextortion
Q5: @jalender_ asks, as an aspiring FBI agent what can I do to be successful? How can I connect with a recruiter to set me up for success? #AskFBI
A5: To apply for the Special Agent position, you are required to possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, and have at least two years of full-time professional work experience. 1/ #AskFBI
A5: To connect with a recruiter, contact your local #FBI field office. For more information about the application process and position requirements, go to fbijobs.gov. #AskFBI 2/
Q1: @arrowdeirdre asks, do forensic lab specialists have to go through special agent training? #AskFBI #ServewithSTEM
A1: Forensic lab specialists are not required to be FBI Special Agents. They are critical in supporting the FBI mission, and can be hired directly to work in the FBI Laboratory Division. For more info about the FBI Lab: fbi.gov/services/labor… 1/
A1: If you decide to go the Special Agent route, you have the option to join your field office’s Evidence Response Team (ERT), but you will not work as a lab specialist. For more info about ERT: fbi.gov/services/labor…. 2/2
