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Parents help police catch convicted pedophile who lured at least 6 boys through Fortnite

In Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacob Lozano, a 24-year-old from Florida, pleaded guilty to five felony counts of sexual exploitation of a minor after being flagged for uploading Child Sexual Abuse Material on Snapchat in 2022.
Lozano groomed pre-teen boys for sexually explicit conversations, moving them from Fortnite to Discord, leading to his arrest after a year in custody.
Parents in Phoenix, who wish to remain anonymous, helped police catch a pedophile, later identified as Jacob Lozano, who sent graphic videos and images to three elementary school boys in Scottsdale, revealing their 11-year-old son was one of at least six victims as young as 10 from at least three states.
One father expressed his regret, stating, "I will never forgive myself for this happening under my nose," emphasizing the importance of open communication with children about online safety.
Jacob Lozano was sentenced to 32 years in prison and lifetime probation, labeled as a Level III sex offender, highlighting the devastating impact of online grooming and the importance of parental vigilance and intervention.

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