Washoe County Sheriff's Office reports a rise in online sextortion cases with four incidents in a week.

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office reports a rise in online sextortion cases, with four incidents in the past week. Victims sent intimate images to trusted individuals, only to face threats of exposure and financial demands. Some threats included false accusations of child pornography. The Sheriff's Office advises caution in sharing personal content online and urges victims to report such incidents to law enforcement instead of complying with demands.

September 05, 2024
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