Law enforcement is reporting an uptick in sextortion cases affecting middle and high school students.
Authorities also warn that children as young as 5–6 are sharing explicit images in open gaming chats where predators may be present.
Retailers are urged to watch for minors purchasing large amounts of gift cards, a common tactic in extortion scams after a recent local case involving tens of thousands of dollars. Report suspicious activity to local law enforcement.
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