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FBI Issues Alert Over Barbie ‘Video Girl’ Doll

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Barbie Video Girl as seen on a store shelf (Photo/Sophia Hall, WCBS 880)

Barbie Video Girl as seen on a store shelf (Photo/Sophia Hall, WCBS 880)

NEW YORK (WCBS 880) — The FBI has issued a warning to law enforcement agencies over a new Barbie doll saying it could be used as a dangerous tool for pedophiles.

The agency put out a “cyber crime alert” regarding the Barbie Video Girl, which features a built-in camera above the doll’s chest and a small screen on its back, where children can view videos they have recorded.

The alert told law enforcement agencies to “be aware of unconventional avenues for possible production and possession of child pornography, such as the Barbie Video Girl.”

WCBS 880′s Sophia Hall spoke with parents on Long Island with their reactions to the concern.


WCBS 880′s Sophia Hall Reports

One man told Hall he thought the warning was ridiculous and bought the doll for his daughter as a Christmas present.

Others, however, expressed more caution.

“You can’t be too careful…there are a lot of bad things out there,” one mother said.

FBI officials said the alert was meant only for law enforcement and supposed to be an aid for evidence gathering.

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  • nathan

    Dan Te bought one for his face little angel!

    • DanTe

      Hey nathan. How come you’re not busy censoring truthful comments at CBS? Slacking on the job? I noticed you censored the email address of nat@dum dums.com in the Comments box. I guess I’ll be signing in as nathan@sh\theads.com from now on.

    • DanTe

      Hey nathan. How come you’re not busy censoring truthful comments at CBS? Slacking on the job? I noticed you censored the email address of nat @ dum dums. com in the Comments box. I guess I’ll be signing in as nathan @ sh\t heads. com from now on.

  • DanTe

    the Fumbling Bumbling Idiots at work again.

  • bevbux

    Just when you think government (AND media) can’t be any stupider, you go and prove me wrong again.

  • billf

    Ridiculous paranoia.

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