Police are urging Lanarkshire locals not to fall victim to a sextortion scam on social media. Officers took to Lanarkshire Police Division Facebook page in a bid to warn residents of the dangers of cyber extortion.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “The scam is typically, but not exclusively, aimed at men between the ages of 18 and 44, who are targeted by Organised Crime Groups - usually based overseas - who seek to extort money from them by luring them to perform explicit sexual acts over social media.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android “If they do so, the victim is threatened that if they do not pay a certain sum of money the footage will be posted online or sent to friends and family.“The simplest way to avoid these scams is to refrain from adding people you don’t know regardless of whether you have mutual friends, as this is a tactic used to gain your trust and confidence.
We are dedicated to supporting victims and treating every case seriously. Please consider very carefully what you share and who with.” You can find out more online *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire.
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