NCA issues alert to teachers on doubled sextortion cases involving young people.
The National Crime Agency (NCA) issued an unprecedented alert to teachers after the number of reported sextortion cases involving young people doubled in a year. The alert highlights the devastating impact of the scams, which involve criminals threatening to release intimate photos unless victims pay money. Technology companies have been urged to take action to protect their users. The NCA advised hundreds of thousands of education workers on how to spot signs of abuse and support young people.
April 29, 2024
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