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Sextortion Help Guide
February 25, 2021 by User deactivated | 0 comments
Sextortion refers to a specific type of cyber-enabled crime in which victims are lured into performing sexual acts in front of their webcam.
Unbeknown to victims, their actions are recorded by criminals who then use the video footage in an attempt to blackmail them. Generally criminals request money and if demands are not met, these offenders threaten to upload the recording(s) to the internet and send to the victims’ family and friends.
Please keep yourself safe online and refer to our guide below.