Technology|WrittenByLAPost
In a world where technology is becoming more prevalent, sextortion has become a terrifying crime. This is when con artists demand intimate photographs from their victims in exchange for monetary bribes; if the victim does not pay, they threaten to distribute the images. The Executive Director of the Exploited Children Division, Lauren Coffren, explains. It’s when people use the internet to threaten and hurt others, often by pretending to be someone they’re not. They target those most at risk, like the elderly or those who feel alone. Criminals use sexually explicit or fake pictures and videos to blackmail people online.
March 04, 2024