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sextoortion
Coverage of sextoortion in the Nexus archive.
- There’s a growing threat of sextortion targeting children and teens, TBI warns. Here’s how to keep your kids safe.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation warns about a surge in financially motivated sextortion targeting children and teens, citing over 50,000 cases reported in 2025. TBI officials highlight challenges in detecting these crimes due to private messaging and encrypted apps, urging parents to educate children on reporting threats immediately.
- Denver police issue fraud caution after sextortion scam
Denver police have issued a fraud caution following a sextortion scam. A victim was nearly defrauded of $1,500 when a suspect threatened to release images, prompting police warnings.