Shocking Scam Tactics Targeting Not Just Kids—Authors Are Falling Victim Too!
For young children, teenagers, and older adults (and even other folks), it is a nightmare for family members whose loved ones are dealing with extortion from Nigeria, the Philippines, Pakistan, China, Korea, and elsewhere. Why? Many victims are stigmatized, fearful, and ashamed of reporting extortion and sextortion due to retaliation they may face from the perpetrator or attention from the community. Under the guise of a fake “romance” (romance scam), individuals and organized crime cartels demand sexual favors or photos from young children, teenagers, and/or older family members.
