The RNC is warning about violent online groups which are targeting and extorting young people, and are set to discuss the issue publicly this afternoon.

The RNC says it is aware of a violent online group known as the 764 which deliberately targets, recruits and victimizes children.

Online extremists groups like the one in question are coercing young people through gaming platforms like Roblox and Minecraft which are popular among children and young people.

The RNC has called a news conference for reporters this afternoon at 3:00 to discuss the matter.

VOCM News will be there.