Greenwich police issue warning about sextortion scamming incidents

Police say scammers try to convince victims that they have revealing images of them that they will make public if they don't send photos or money.

News 12 Staff

Feb 16, 2023, 1:39 AM

Updated 601 days ago

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Police in Greenwich are calling attention to numerous sextortion incidents.
They say several residents have come forward as victims and most are children.
Authorities say sextortion is a scam based on shame, fear and confusion. They say scammers try to convince victims that they have revealing images of them that they will make public if they don't send photos or money.