Anthony Yates
A University campus sent out an alarming safety warning last week, advising readers that someone may be filming unwary women with Meta sunglasses and posting the interactions online.
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What happened: The University of San Francisco Office of Public Safety posted the notification on October 2. It alleges that a male wearing Ray-Ban Meta sunglasses has approached multiple people on campus.
- “We want to make you aware of recent reports of a suspicious occurrence on and around campus,” the post explains. It alleges that the person has approached several women. He reportedly gave unwanted comments and asked “inappropriate dating questions.”
- The university believes the unidentified male may be attempting to post the interactions on TikTok and Instagram under the name “pickuplines.pov.” The news release does not rule out the possibility that footage may end up on other social media platforms.
- “While no threats or acts of violence have been reported, we want our community to stay informed and take steps to support one another,” the statement reads.
The University Campus Reveals A List Of Tips Students Can Use To Stay Safe
Unable to identify the victims: The university admits it’s unable to identify every student posted on the social media accounts. However, they do share some general safety tips.
- The post advises readers to travel with friends if possible, and to stay in well-lit areas. It also says to trust your instincts and remove yourself from uncomfortable situations. Finally, the safety warning urges people to “report any concerning interactions,” so authorities can follow up on them.
- The university also asks people who discover they were recorded to report it to the app platform and the Department of Safety. The Campus has arranged counseling services for those who need them.
Another university incident: A campus in Florida got a threatening call from a woman who claimed she would blow it up earlier this year. 29-year-old Kristin Galli called the University of Central Florida’s Student Care Services. She reportedly said, “I’m gonna ******* blow you guys up,” before promptly hanging up.
- The university attempted to call her back, but she did not answer. However, the staff quickly determined her identity thanks to her voicemail message. Her phone number was also listed on university records.
- Galli told authorities she made the call while intoxicated. “I thought it would be funny, and I was drunk when I called,” she reportedly said. Police charged her with false reporting of bombing against a state-owned property and unlawful use of a two-way communication device.
