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.
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Feb 16, 2023, 1:39 AM
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Updated 527 days ago
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7h agoPolice 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.
