The sextortion scam is still making its rounds locally.
The scam works when a blackmailer uses the threat of releasing intimate images of videos unless their demands are met.
Perth OPP was recently contacted by an adult victim, who was communicating with an unknown person on social media, and then blackmailed for $500 after sending an intimate image.
The victim wisely contacted police and didn’t send any money.
If something similar happens to you, police say you need to stop communication with the scammer, do not comply with the threats, take screenshots, and keep copies of messages and info like usernames.
