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(KSL News) -- A group of teenage boys trying to help a friend get over a broken heart helped police catch a predator.
They posted a fake profile on MySpace.com. Instead of attracting their heartbroken friend, they accidentally lured 48-year-old Michael Ramos.
They called police, and set up a face to face meeting with Ramos. He showed up and was arrested.
Police say parents should take note.
Steve DeWarns, Internet Safety Consultant: "Social networking sites have made it real easy for predators to come into contact with children, because children are posting up personal information about themselves."
Ramos is behind bars, charged with attempted lewd act with a child.
