What is Sextortion?
Sextortion is a type of online blackmail where criminals lure victims into sharing sexual images or videos of themselves, then threaten to them. They might try to get you to send them money or force you to do things you don't want to do.
Victims can also be coerced into performing sexual acts in front of a webcam, but unbeknown to them, their actions are recorded by criminals who then use the video footage in an attempt to blackmail the individual. The criminals typically threaten to post the video online and/or show it to the victim's contacts unless a fee is paid - usually a substantial sum of money.
Sextortion can have a devastating effect on the victim. However, there are steps you can take to prevent this type of crime happening to you.