The FBI’s Alaska field office said that there has been an increase of “sextortion attempts” of adults coercing minors online within Alaska. The FBI said that the adults are attempting to ...

The FBI calls swatting a key tactic in their playbook - it's used to support other crimes, such as crypto theft, and draws attention, often serving as a recruit's first step into the group.

If you or someone you know is targeted with a sextortion scheme, report the predator’s account on the social media app. Share it with local law enforcement or the FBI at 1.800.CALL.FBI or tips ...

The FBI is urgently warning parents about sextortion. Young boys between the ages of 14 and 17 are the primary targets. From October 2021 to March 2023, investigators found 12,600 victims of ...

Reports of sextortion have increased nearly 500% since 2019, experts say. Scammers often start with games or friend requests to gather personal details from kids. FBI urges families to report ...

From October 2021 to March 2023, investigators found 12,600 victims of sextortion. At least 20 of those cases ended in suicide, and that number is growing at an alarming rate. The FBI reports that the ...