Self-Generated Content (sexting) sharing has become ever increasingly normative behavior for youth. This behavior can lead to Sextortion scams where offenders obtain explicit content and then pressure the victim to send money or send additional explicit content. Financial sextortion has become a significant danger for our youth, especially boys, and is often perpetrated by organized crime groups in Nigeria or the Ivory Coast. These threats can cause shame, fear and confusion and have led some victims to suicidal behaviors. This presentation will identify tactics used to target victims and will focus on awareness and preventive messaging to help provide protective factors for youth.
Joint operation in North Texas with FBI and local police leads to 244 offenders charged with sex crimes
A massive operation led by a joint task force, including the Dallas FBI and dozens of law enforcement agencies across North Texas, resulted in more than 200 arrests....
