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Posted inCrime

Scam Alert: They Say They Have Nudes of You. They Don’t.

by B.T. ClarkJuly 29, 2025July 29, 2025

It starts with a message you never saw coming. A stranger claims they’ve hacked your phone or recorded you on a webcam. They threaten to expose you—to your boss, your family, the world—unless you pay. It’s called sextortion. And it’s a lie designed to paralyze you with fear. 😱 Why It Matters: This scam isn’t […]

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Alarming Rise in Online Sextortion: Protecting Georgia’s Kids

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 23, 2024January 23, 2024
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