The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned North Texas parents about an online extremist network known as ‘764’ that is targeting and exploiting minors through social media and gaming platforms. The group, which originated in Texas, has documented connections to North Texas, with at least one suspected member listed as a former Plano resident now on the FBI’s Most Wanted list.

Background on the 764 Group

The ‘764’ group is described as a decentralized network of individuals engaged in nihilistic violent extremism, including grooming minors for self-harm, animal cruelty, and other exploitative acts. The FBI states that the group uses online platforms to coerce victims, often escalating to blackmail and further abuse.

The network’s activities have drawn national attention, with its founder, Bradley Chance Cadenhead, sentenced to 80 years in prison in 2023 on child pornography charges. Despite his incarceration, the group has continued to spread online. Local law enforcement in North Texas has been alerted to the group’s presence, and parents are encouraged to monitor their children’s online activity, particularly on platforms popular with teens.

Authorities recommend reporting suspicious contacts to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center or local authorities. The Department of Justice has prosecuted several leaders of the 764 network in recent years on charges including RICO violations and child exploitation.

Original reporting: The Dallas Express — read the source article.