How Predators Target Kids Online (What Parents Must Know) | An Interview with Craig Sawyer

What if the real danger to your kids isn’t what you think it is? This conversation pulls back the curtain on how child trafficking actually happens—and what most parents are completely missing. In this episode of The Rice Report, we sit down with Craig “Sawman” Sawyer to break down the reality behind child exploitation, online grooming, and the systems that are supposed to stop it… but often don’t. This happens all the time. It does not matter if your child is in private school or public school - or home school. If they have a device, there are access points. This is coming from someone actively involved in operations that take predators off the streets. Here’s what you’ll learn: How child predators are targeting kids through apps and online games The warning signs parents should NEVER ignore What modern trafficking actually looks like (it’s not what you think) ➡️➡️➡️Why awareness—not fear—is your best defense How real-world operations are catching offenders today If you’re a parent, this is a conversation you can’t afford to skip. The truth is uncomfortable—but it’s also empowering when you know what to look for. 💬 Comment below: What’s one thing you’re doing to protect your family? 🔔 Subscribe for more real conversations about what’s actually happening in the world. #childsafety #parentingtips #humantrafficking #onlinepredators #truthmatters Timestamps 00:00 – The conversation most people avoid 01:30 – Epstein files & what’s missing 04:00 – Why justice isn’t happening 08:30 – Government systems & corruption concerns 15:00 – Real operations catching predators 16:30 – How kids are actually targeted today 18:00 – The online grooming danger parents miss 21:00 – Real-world trafficking methods explained 26:00 – What predators are carrying & planning 30:00 – How to protect your kids (practical steps) 33:30 – Faith, purpose, and staying grounded 40:00 – Media, misinformation & discernment 45:00 – Why most people get fooled 50:00 – Focusing on what you can actually control 53:00 – The reality of rescue & recovery 56:00 – Final message + where to follow