Peterborough Police Service Warns Public Of Snapchat Scam

Peterborough Police Service is warning the public about a scam around the social media app, Snapchat that surfaced on Friday.

Snapchat instantly erases photos of “snaps” sent across users unless they are screenshotted. Senders are notified if the receiver screenshotted the snap. Photo by Luke Best.

Officers received two reports where kids under 15 were asked to send nude photos of themselves. They were threatened to have their photos distributed if they did not send money or gift cards.

Anyone with information or experienced the scam is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca.

Additionally, report any incidents to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

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Television Road's Music Video Filmed On Snapchat Gives Amazing Tour Of Peterborough

Peterborough indie band Television Rd just released their first song, "Lavender Town (Hula Hoop Dream)", off their upcoming album Banshee Cypher (out October 2nd).

The trippy and beautiful video to accompany the song—made entirely from Snapchat clips—gives a great tour of Peterborough and the Kawarthas.

The video was filmed, directed and edited by lead singer Sara Ostrowska, and features spoken word artist Erin McLaughlin.

Watch the video below...

Here's a new single off of Television Rd's upcoming album, Banshee Cypher! Filmed, directed, and edited by lead singer Sara Ostrowska. This track features spoken word artist Erin McLaughlin! Yes, this video was made entirely from Snapchat clips.

Follow the band on Facebook here.

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