The Comox Valley RCMP is warning residents of an increase in sexual extortion, or “sextortion,” scams in the community, which are particularly targeting men and young boys.
Mounties say sextortion scams generally involve a victim being approached by fake accounts on social media that are posing as “attractive women.”
The scammers attempt to have the victims send nude photos or perform sexual acts on camera. Once the images or videos are sent, the scammers threaten to release the footage to extort money. If you are targeted by sexual extortion scammers, RCMP have put together tips on how to respond, which can be found below:Deactivate the accounts you used to communicate with the scammer.Check paymentsKeep all communications, usernames, account details, and images or videos as evidence.Make a police report:Police also recommend that people report any type of scam or fraud attempt toBetween Jan.
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