FBI Charlotte shares warning about sextortion during holiday break | Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023

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The FBI wants parents, caregivers and teenagers to be aware that sextortion attempts, when adults pose as teens to try and entice victims into being sexually exploited for money, typically spike during breaks from school. Financial sextortion targeting teenage boys between ages 14-17 is the most common form of this crime seen across the country. FBI Charlotte says in reality, the number of victims is likely higher than what's reported because so many hesitate to come forward and report the crime.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/fbi-charlotte-sextortion-warning-online-predators-holiday-season/275-ffe67978-7975-4088-8887-854307175205Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m.WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

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The FBI wants parents, caregivers and teenagers to be aware that sextortion attempts, when adults pose as teens to try and entice victims into being sexually exploited for money, typically spike during breaks from school. Financial sextortion targeting teenage boys between ages 14-17 is the most common form of this crime seen across the country. FBI Charlotte says in reality, the number of victims is likely higher than what's reported because so many hesitate to come forward and report the crime. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/fbi-charlotte-sextortion-warning-online-predators-holiday-season/275-ffe67978-7975-4088-8887-854307175205 Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

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