Criminals Using Social Media In ‘Sextortion’

By Andrea Flores
DENVER (CBS4) – Denver Police Department is investigating three cases of extortion for online sex, or “sextortion,” all reported within the last week.
“This type of scam isn’t new, however to see three cases within a week’s time is definitely a spike,” said DPD Spokesperson Doug Schepman.
DPD’s Doug Schepman talks with CBS4’s Andrea Flores (credit: CBS)
Schepman says criminals are using the wide reach of social media and webs