Hilton is the latest school district to report its students are being targeted by an online predator.

In a post, the district echoed officials in Wayne County, Canandaigua and Penn Yan saying it's become aware of several social media accounts threatening to blackmail students after getting personal information and pictures from victims.

The district says State Police are involved in the investigation.

Parents in the Hilton are asked to reach out to officials if they believe their child has been targeted.

Hilton officials urge parents to talk to their children about their social media profiles and activities and direct them to online resources for help in having these conversations:

• https://www.commonsensemedia.org/social-media
• https://www.netsmartz.org
• https://www.connectsafely.org/safety-tips-advice/
• https://www.parenting.com/gallery/social-media-monitoring-kids