COLUMBUS, Ohio-Officials in central Ohio are warning parents about a sextortion scam targeting teens via social media, recently reported by the Noble County Sheriff’s Office. The scam involves perpetrators befriending teens online, coaxing them into sharing compromising photos, and then extorting money under threat of sharing these images with friends and family. The Better Business Bureau and law enforcement emphasize the importance of discussing online safety with children, monitoring their online activities, and reporting suspicious accounts immediately to prevent further victimization.
https://www.nbc4i.com/news/investigates/better-call-4/sextortion-scheme-targeting-teens-online/
