AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) – A new warning from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in collaboration with the Maine Information and Analysis Center.

A network of violent predators may be trying to target your children online.

One of the major groups is known as “764”, based out of Texas.

The terror group exploits young victims, many between the ages of 10 and 17.

We do want to warn you; some of these details are disturbing.

“They want to provide chaos to the world and to engage with those individuals to try to achieve that goal, unfortunately,” said Lieutenant Mathew Casavant, director of the Maine Information and Analysis Center (MIAC).

These ‘764’ extremists, along with other violent online networks, are preying on teens on popular social media platforms, gaming apps, and messaging services.

The FBI says these violent actors often target vulnerable children and those who struggle with a variety of mental health issues, including depression, eating disorders, or suicidal ideation.