Police in New Westminster, B.C., say they have seen an alarming spike in sextortion cases targeting men and boys and are warning people to be wary of who they interact with online.
In a media release, the New Westminster Police Department (NWPD) said the number of its sextortion files more than doubled in 2022 compared to the previous year — from 12 to 29 — and that more than 90 per cent of the victims were male.
The scam typically starts with the victim being contacted on social media by someone posing as a female and using a fake account. Police say the exploiter adjusts their location settings so it looks like they are near the victim and
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