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The Independent UK
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Ryan McDougall

Campaign launches to protect young people from sextortion scams

A campaign to protect young people from sextortion has been launched across Scotland as the global number of cases more than doubled annually, according to data (Dominic Lipinski/PA) - (PA Wire)

A campaign to protect young people from sextortion has been launched across Scotland as the global number of cases more than doubled annually, according to data.

Crimestoppers’ new Fearless campaign has urged young people aged 13-21 who may fall victim to sextortion not to pay or comply with perpetrators of the crime, and instead to seek help.

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